Vice President or AVP, Corporate Development

First Eagle Investments • New York, NY

23h • $125,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Who we are looking for: First Eagle is seeking a Corporate Development professional to support the CFO and Corp Dev team in upcoming M&A and transaction activities which will include providing critical reports and presentations to the Board and our private equity investors, Genstar. This role is based in New York and will offer a unique opportunity to work on many exciting and strategic initiatives that will span across business lines. What you will do: Evaluate M&A activities that align with First Eagle’s strategic objectives, drive long-term value and contribute to the growth of the firm’s platform Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential acquisition targets assessing financial, operational and strategic fit Develop detailed valuation models and business cases to support M&A activities and critical firm initiatives Collaborate closely with CFO and Director of Corporate Development in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A activities that align with First Eagle’s strategic objectives and drive long-term value Conduct complex analyses and reporting on strategy, merits and considerations of specific opportunities that can be shared with the First Eagle Partnership Committee and Board via presentation decks – sharing the “story” in a concise and thoughtful way Lead projects and initiatives that span across financial and business areas often with other Finance teams including Corporate Accounting, FP&A and Performance Analytics As part of day-to-day deal flow, partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of transactions Research and analyze industry themes, competitive dynamics, and client- and technology-related trends to identify opportunities, provide relevant business insights and mitigate risks Participate in post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure fulfillment of strategic objectives Assist in First Eagle’s broader business development and investor relations initiatives The qualities you should have: Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or related field required; MBA and/or CFA preferred but not required 5+ years of experience in investment banking and/or private equity and corporate strategy and development, with domain expertise in the asset management sector Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills; background in valuation and financial modeling skills Extensive experience in Excel and developing PowerPoint presentations for board members and senior executive audiences Knowledge of financial markets and basic economic principles Strong valuation and financial modeling skills Experience evaluating and pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities from concept to transaction execution and integration Resourceful, efficient, and meticulous attention to detail; proven and proactive project management skills Agile, flexible and able to handle complex business projects with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment Dynamic and effective communication skills (written and verbal); display executive presence Strong work ethic; willing to be diligent and on-call during busy periods Base Salary range: $125,000 to $160,000. 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, including First Eagle Alternative Credit and Napier Park Global Capital, 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. What we do: First Eagle Investments is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York with approximately $181 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Dedicated to providing prudent stewardship of client assets, the firm focuses on active, fundamental, benchmark-agnostic investing, with a strong emphasis on downside mitigation. With a heritage dating back to 1864, First Eagle strives to help clients avoid permanent impairment of capital and earn attractive returns through widely varied economic cycles. The firm’s investment capabilities include equity, fixed income, alternative credit and multi-asset strategies. At First Eagle, clients come first, always. To deliver on this commitment, we nurture an environment that attracts, develops, and retains a talented, inclusive workforce. We also aim to inspire each of our employees to do their life’s best work with us and for our clients. We have built a culture that promotes inclusion and respect, and holds every member of the organization to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Not finding the right fit? 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Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in investment banking and/or private equity and corporate strategy and development, with domain expertise in the asset management sector
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills; background in valuation and financial modeling skills
• Extensive experience in Excel and developing PowerPoint presentations for board members and senior executive audiences
• Knowledge of financial markets and basic economic principles
• Strong valuation and financial modeling skills
• Experience evaluating and pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities from concept to transaction execution and integration
• Resourceful, efficient, and meticulous attention to detail; proven and proactive project management skills
• Agile, flexible and able to handle complex business projects with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment
• Dynamic and effective communication skills (written and verbal); display executive presence
• Strong work ethic; willing to be diligent and on-call during busy periods

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CFA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate M&A activities that align with First Eagle’s strategic objectives, drive long-term value and contribute to the growth of the firm’s platform
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential acquisition targets assessing financial, operational and strategic fit
• Develop detailed valuation models and business cases to support M&A activities and critical firm initiatives
• Collaborate closely with CFO and Director of Corporate Development in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A activities that align with First Eagle’s strategic objectives and drive long-term value
• Conduct complex analyses and reporting on strategy, merits and considerations of specific opportunities that can be shared with the First Eagle Partnership Committee and Board via presentation decks – sharing the “story” in a concise and thoughtful way
• Lead projects and initiatives that span across financial and business areas often with other Finance teams including Corporate Accounting, FP&A and Performance Analytics
• As part of day-to-day deal flow, partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of transactions
• Research and analyze industry themes, competitive dynamics, and client- and technology-related trends to identify opportunities, provide relevant business insights and mitigate risks
• Participate in post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure fulfillment of strategic objectives
• Assist in First Eagle’s broader business development and investor relations initiatives

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level