Neal Apostu

Neal Apostu is a Senior Portfolio Analyst at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, based in Chicago, IL. In this role, he is responsible for supporting portfolio management activities, conducting in-depth securities analysis, and contributing to investment strategy and risk assessment for client portfolios. Neal focuses on asset classes relevant to First Eagle, which prominently includes fixed income and structured credit, leveraging his specialized expertise developed over a decade in collateralized debt obligations (CDOs).

Prior to joining First Eagle Investments, Neal served as Principal Analyst and AVP in U.S. Bank’s CDO group from 2017 to 2024, and previously as CDO Senior Lead Analyst from 2011 to 2017. His core responsibilities during this period included deal surveillance, cash flow modeling, and evaluating complex structured finance vehicles such as CLOs, CDOs, and other asset-backed securities within the fixed income sector. Neal is known for his thorough analytical capabilities and his contributions to credit risk management and portfolio optimization at both U.S. Bank and First Eagle Investments.

Neal earned his degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, establishing a strong foundation in finance and quantitative analysis. Over his career, he has been recognized for his robust sector knowledge in structured credit and his ability to drive portfolio performance in institutional investment environments. Neal’s work has significantly contributed to advancing risk-adjusted returns and the overall investment processes of his teams.