Napier Park- Senior Research Analyst

Company Overview Napier Park, a First Eagle Investments company, is a leading alternative credit platform with approximately $39billion in assets under management as of March31,2026. Napier Park delivers private and structured credit solutions globally, focused on unlocking value in complex markets through specialized strategies and an active, research‑driven approach focused on preserving capital and generating attractive returns. Our capabilities span opportunistic credit, structured credit, direct lending, and real assets leasing, all aimed at delivering differentiated opportunities across varied market environments. Napier Park combines deep credit expertise with innovative structuring to deliver solutions that help clients achieve their long‑term objectives. First Eagle Investments is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in NewYork with approximately $213billion in assets under management as of March31,2026. 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. Position Summary We are seeking a Senior 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. The role is built around fundamental credit analysis, capital structure, collateral analysis, three‑statement and cash‑flow modelling, and industry comparables 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. Responsibilities 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 and issuer rankings Collect and synthesize data and reports from industry and sell‑side research sources Monitor existing holdings, review loan amendments and quarterly financial statements Communicate changes in performance or recommendation of names covered to Head of Credit, PMs and Traders Develop, update and review financial models Qualifications Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business, economics or related field; CFA or MBA a plus 7–12 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) Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $125,000 to $190,000. 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 offer a broad range of benefits, including 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr