What we do:
First Eagle is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York with approximately $134 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2023). Throughout a heritage that dates to 1864, the firm has sought to generate attractive real returns for our clients over the long term. This tradition remains central to our mission today, guided by a set of core investment tenets that sustains our culture while also allowing philosophical autonomy among our talented portfolio management teams. First Eagle’s range of actively managed equity and equity-oriented, public and private credit, multi-asset and alternative strategies reflect our dedication to disciplined and unconventional thinking, a global perspective and the long-term alignment of interests.
Program description:
The First Eagle Summer Internship Program is a ten-week program based in New York for rising Juniors who are in the process of completing their undergraduate degree in 2026. The program will commence in June and will provide students with an immersive and rewarding professional experience. This internship will offer students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience working alongside employees and understand the inner workings of an investment management firm with a legacy committed to attractive real returns for clients over the long term.
Business Optimization: This individual will perform various data analysis and content creation activities to assist the Business Optimization team with industry research, communications development, and management information reporting. The primary focus will be on artificial intelligence within the investment management industry and how First Eagle can leverage it to reimagine the way we work. Additionally, there will be the opportunity to assist the team with strategic projects coming out of the continuous improvement deep dive sessions. Activities will include reviewing project plans, participating in meetings to capture notes and getting exposure to First Eagle’s enterprise project management tool, Monday.com.
The qualities you should have:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Dedicated work ethic and high attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, plus proficiency in excel
- Passion for finance and learning about the asset management industry