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Carl Robst is a Senior Associate at First Eagle Investments, where he plays an important role on the Tradable Credit team, supporting senior credit analysts in conducting fundamental research and investment analysis. His responsibilities primarily involve evaluating credit instruments and assisting with the management and execution of strategies within alternative credit markets, especially focusing on tradable credit assets such as high-yield bonds and leveraged loans.
Previously, Carl held positions as an Associate at First Eagle Investments and as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Billow Butler & Company, giving him a strong foundation in capital markets, credit products, and private equity transactions. These experiences have equipped him with a nuanced understanding of both buy-side and sell-side dynamics in the credit and alternatives sector.
Carl holds a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Business, which underpins his expertise in financial analysis, market research, and investment strategy. His work at First Eagle continues to build on his track record of diligence and analytical rigor in the alternative credit space, with a specialization in tradable credit products and related asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investments | Senior Associate | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| First Eagle Investments | Associate | Feb 2021 to Feb 2023 | — |
| Billow Butler & Company | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| GTCR LLC | Private Equity Associate | Jul 2020 to Dec 2020 | Healthcare Private Equity Associate |
| GTCR LLC | Private Equity Analyst | Jul 2019 to Jul 2020 | — |
| GTCR LLC | Private Equity Summer Analyst | May 2018 to Jul 2018 | — |
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
Finance
2015 — 2019
Skills & Expertise
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