Jake Szymczak

Jake Szymczak is a Senior Associate on the Direct Lending team within First Eagle Alternative Credit, part of First Eagle Investment Management, based in Boston, MA. In this capacity, he serves as a credit underwriter responsible for evaluating new investment opportunities, focusing on direct lending solutions for middle-market companies. His core responsibilities involve credit analysis, investment due diligence, and execution within private credit markets.

Jake concentrates on direct lending and leveraged finance, targeting sectors that align with First Eagle Alternative Credit’s portfolio, which typically includes healthcare, technology, business services, and industrials. He utilizes extensive experience in structuring, underwriting, and syndicating loans to support the firm's investment objectives in these asset classes.

Prior to joining First Eagle in 2021, Jake held senior roles in Leveraged Finance and Loan Syndications at Silicon Valley Bank, advancing from Senior Associate to Vice President between 2018 and 2021. He holds a degree from Northeastern University and has developed a reputation for his expertise in private credit and leveraged finance, contributing to the successful execution of numerous complex transactions.