Kendall Kerge
Senior Portfolio Analyst at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
About
Kendall Kerge serves as a Senior Portfolio Analyst at First Eagle Investments in Chicago, focusing on alternative credit and private debt strategies. In this capacity, Kerge supports portfolio construction, monitoring, and risk analysis across a variety of credit-focused investment vehicles, collaborating closely with portfolio managers and research teams to optimize investment outcomes.
Kerge's expertise spans the alternative credit spectrum, including private middle market loans, syndicated loans, and direct lending, reflecting the unified platform of First Eagle Alternative Credit and Napier Park Global Capital. Prior to this, Kerge was a Portfolio Analyst at First Eagle Investment Management, and earlier at NXT Capital, where they gained deep exposure to structured finance and lower middle market lending.
Kerge holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and Accounting from Florida Southern College. They are recognized for their analytical rigor, commitment to prudent asset stewardship, and contributions to advancing innovative credit solutions for institutional investors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investments | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Feb 2025 to Present | — |
| First Eagle Investment Management | Portfolio Analyst | Jul 2020 to Present | — |
| NXT Capital | Portfolio Analyst | May 2018 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Polen Capital Management | Marketing Associate | Jun 2017 to Oct 2017 | — |
| CCLAX | Coach | May 2013 to Nov 2016 | Preparing and managing all practices and games as well as encouraging players to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques. Assessing strengths and weaknesses in an athlete’s performance and... |
| Reber Lacrosse | Coach | Sep 2015 to Sep 2016 | Teaching middle school and high school girls the fundamentals of lacrosse. Encouraging the players to develop their skills, increase their fitness levels, and remain positive. |
Education
Florida Southern College
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Marketing and Accounting
2013 — 2017
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