Chief Compliance Officer of FEAC

Who we are looking for:

First Eagle is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to support the Alternative Credit business (FEAC) and other investment teams. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the credit industry and be responsible for leading the implementation of the compliance program at FEAC. The candidate will also be a senior adviser to the municipal bond and operations team. This individual will lead, develop and motivate the compliance team while providing support to the various business areas.

What you will do:

FEAC Responsibilities

• Lead the FEAC compliance program partnering with legal team and risk on all regulatory developments, requirements and proposals as applicable
• Partner with various business units to ensure effective controls are in place to meet regulatory requirements; provide advice to management on how to comply with the laws and regulations; monitor the business units' performance with compliance, and alert management to compliance gaps and issues
• Partner with FEAC's investment, operations and finance teams to provide timely, creative, and thoughtful guidance on compliance matters for new and existing products
• Monitor regulatory updates and improve or update the firm's compliance program when necessary
• Provide leadership, supervision, and training within the compliance department and business units
• Actively identify risks arising from business activities and facilitate their mitigation to acceptable levels
• Implement, draft and update policies and procedures annually, as applicable
• Prepare materials and participate in the presentation to key compliance related committees, board meetings, and client and/or intermediary diligence meetings
• Oversee preparation of regulatory filings
• CCO for the First Eagle Private Credit Fund

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a senior compliance advisor to the municipal bond portfolio and operations team

• Drive regulatory and special projects and ad hoc assignments as required including First Eagle's Artificial Intelligence governance and surveillance program
• Conduct compliance and regulatory due diligence of new strategies, portfolio teams and products
• Serve as a member of the FEIM Compliance Committee & Artificial Intelligence Governance Council

The qualities you should have:

• Undergraduate Degree required
• 10+ years progressive compliance experience, with a proven track record of effectively managing a successful compliance program and team
• Knowledge of obligations arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other regulations applicable to investment advisers
• Familiarity with the alternative credit asset class and municipal bonds
• Experience with registered products and private funds
• Strategic thinker, problem solver, and strong execution skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• A collegial and collaborative team player capable of partnering both internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and solution orientated
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills; able to build credibility with senior leaders, providing guidance on all compliance matters and staying abreast of regulatory changes

Base Salary range: $225,000 to $300,000. 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.