Who we are looking for:
Napier Park is seeking a Research Analyst to join our credit research team. This hire will be located on our trading desk with our credit team, portfolio managers and traders. Analysts are members of our centralized research group, which has a strong focus on CLO management and bank loan investing. The ideal candidate will be focused primarily on bank loan issuers that will be owned as part of our CLO vehicles. Our approach focuses on fundamental credit analysis, capital structure, collateral analysis, three statement and cash flow modelling and industry comp analysis. We value open communication and expect the candidate to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to express their views clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats.

What you will do:
•   Conduct fundamental credit due diligence on potential investments (listen to lender calls, review all related materials, etc.)
•   Perform financial, comparative and proforma analyses of existing and potential investments
•   Produce investment memos, quarterly updates, issuer rankings
•   Collect and synthesize data and reports from industry and sell-side research sources
•   Monitor existing holdings, review loan amendments, review quarterly financial statements
•   Communicate changes in performance or recommendation of names covered to Head of Credit, PM’s, Traders
•   Develop, update and review financial models

The qualities you should have:
•   Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business, economics or related field; CFA or MBA a plus
•   3-5 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably within buyside/CLO credit
•   Dynamic and effective communication skills, focus and perseverance, self starter
•   Strong analytical, interpersonal and technical skills (i.e., excel and financial modelling)
•   Healthcare industry expertise or coverage a plus but open to other coverage backgrounds

Base Salary range: $100,000 to $140,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to – the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

We value our people and offer a broad range of benefits. We provide generous paid time-off, medical/dental/vision healthcare plans, 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans, a flexible/hybrid work environment, “dress for the day” flexible work attire, and many more great benefits. For more information, please refer to our First Eagle Benefits website.

First Eagle Investments and their affiliates and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at First Eagle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious belief, including dress and grooming practices, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

About the company

First Eagle Investments is an independent investment management firm managing about $161 billion in assets as of 06/30/2025 for institutional and individual clients. It uses active, fundamental, and benchmark-agnostic investing with a strong emphasis on downside risk to safeguard client capital. The firm offers equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies, drawing on a heritage dating back to 1864 to help clients avoid permanent capital impairment while aiming for durable returns across economic cycles. Its goal is to provide prudent, durable investment outcomes by managing downside risk through a long-standing, multi-asset approach and collaboration with affiliated advisers and partners.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1864

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What believers are saying

August 26, 2026 merger with Victory values First Eagle at roughly $7 billion.
First Eagle reported $222 billion AUM on July 31, 2026, with three straight positive net flows.
Private credit product FEPCF held $531 million assets on August 31, 2026.

What critics are saying

Victory Capital's $7 billion acquisition closes by Q1 2027, ending First Eagle's independence.
Closing needs regulatory approvals and client consents; refusal could disrupt assets and fees.
The Dandini appeal and pending merger scrutiny threaten distraction, retention, and deal timetable.

What makes First Eagle Investments unique

Founded in 1864, First Eagle blends global value, fixed income, and alternatives.
Its $41 billion CLO and alternative credit platform anchors the alternative-investments franchise.
Ninety-two percent of rated mutual fund and ETF AUM earned four- or five-star Morningstar ratings.

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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Profit Sharing
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus

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Aug 27th, 2026

Victory Capital investor alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC investigates merger of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. - VCTR.

Victory Capital investor alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC investigates merger of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. - VCTR. Business Wire 27-Aug-2026 10:59 AM Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed merger of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCTR) and First Eagle Investments. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Victory Capital will acquire First Eagle for total consideration of approximately $7.0 billion, comprising approximately $4.4 billion in cash and $2.0 billion in newly issued Victory Capital equity. In addition, Victory Capital will assume $575 million of First Eagle's existing 7.25% senior secured notes due 2032. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Victory shareholders. If you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed transaction, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at (833) 538-3612, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-vctr/ to learn more. To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com. Kahn Swick & Foti, LLCKSF Managing PartnerLewis S. [email protected] Poydras St., Suite 960New Orleans, LA 70163(833) 538-3612

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Aug 26th, 2026

Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle Investments, Creating a $571 Billion Diversified Global Asset Manager

Adds a differentiated global value multi-asset capability, complementary equity and fixed income capabilities, and a scaled CLO and alternative credit platform Enhances Victory Capital's organic...

Bloomberg

Aug 26th, 2026

Victory Capital agrees to buy First Eagle in $7 billion deal.

Victory Capital agrees to buy First Eagle in $7 billion deal. August 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM GMT+2 Updated on August 26, 2026 at 1:28 PM GMT+2 Takeaways by bloomberg aisubscribe. Victory Capital Holdings Inc. agreed to buy First Eagle Investments in a deal that would propel the combined firm's assets under management to about $571 billion. San Antonio-based Victory will pay about $7 billion to acquire First Eagle, including $4 billion in cash and $2 billion in newly issued shares, according to a statement Wednesday. The terms also include the assumption of $575 million of First Eagle's senior secured notes that are due in 2032.

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Aug 19th, 2026

H.I.G. Capital expands capital formation team with the addition of Hsu and Todisco.

H.I.G. Capital expands capital formation team with the addition of Hsu and Todisco. Tim Hsu is based in San Francisco and will lead capital raising for H.I.G.'s global credit platform with a focus on institutional investors on the West Coast, while Chris Todisco is based in New York and will lead the same efforts with a focus on institutional investors on the East Coast. H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $75 billion of equity capital under management, added Tim Hsu and Chris Todisco to its capital formation group as managing directors. Hsu is based in San Francisco and will lead capital raising for H.I.G.'s global credit platform with a focus on institutional investors on the West Coast, while Todisco is based in New York and will lead the same efforts with a focus on institutional investors on the East Coast. With more than 17 years of institutional investment management and private markets experience, Hsu joins H.I.G. from Oaktree Capital, where he led capital formation efforts with institutional investors across the Western United States. Prior to Oaktree, Hsu was a member of BlackRock's institutional business development team. Todisco joins H.I.G. from Schroders Capital, where he led fundraising across the firm's credit platform, including direct lending, asset-based lending, structured credit and broadly syndicated loans. Prior to Schroders Capital, Todisco spent seven years at First Eagle Investments, where he was responsible for raising capital for the firm's alternative credit platform following its acquisition of THL Credit. "We are pleased to welcome Tim and Chris to H.I.G.," Jordan Peer Griffin, executive managing director and global head of the firm's capital formation group, said. "Their extensive experience across private credit strategies, combined with their longstanding relationships with institutional investors, will further strengthen our team. Tim and Chris bring complementary expertise and regional coverage that will enhance our partnerships with investors and support the continued growth of H.I.G.'s credit platform." George Webster, managing director and head of North America partner advisory at H.I.G., added, "We are delighted to welcome Tim and Chris to the team. They each bring deep institutional relationships and credit expertise that will enhance our ability to serve investors across the country. Their addition reflects our continued investment in our capital formation team as we expand our credit platform."

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