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Neuberger Berman Portfolio Analyst & Trader in Chicago, Illinois
The Securitized Products Analyst will be a member of the Securitized Products team, which manages over $18bn in assets, as an embedded analyst and will play a pivotal role in supporting Neuberger Berman's securitized products research and portfolio management. The candidate will be expected to work closely with members of the Securitized Products team to develop investment recommendations and assist in strategy implementation. The role will focus on supporting investment decision-making across a broad range of securitized products assets such as consumer loans, commercial receivables and residential and commercial mortgages. The candidate will work closely with senior Portfolio Managers, will be mentored by seasoned professionals and collaborate with many business units across the organization. This can lead to opportunities to grow within the team and the broader Neuberger Berman fixed income business.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across covered sectors in the securitized products universe
Perform fundamental quantitative and qualitative research to develop actionable investment recommendations
Develop and maintain quantitative models for analyzing securities' prepayment, default and loss behavior
Cultivate and maintain relationships with sell-side sector analysts, bankers, traders, issuer management teams and rating agencies
Perform timely relative value and technical analysis
Collaborate with colleagues to analyze macro factors and broad market dynamics that have implications for investment strategy
Conduct surveillance and performance analysis on securitized credit instruments
Develop and incorporate alternative data sets into investment analytics
Integrate work product into the firms' portfolio and risk management architecture
Position Requirements:
Demonstrated passion for and interest in financial markets and investments
2+ years of relevant experience
BS degree in a quantitative related discipline including mathematics, financial economics, econometrics, physics or computer/data science. MS degree preferred
Strong communication (written and verbal), analytical and quantitative skills required.
Experience in presenting investment ideas and influencing portfolio outcomes is ideal
Excellent quantitative skills, specifically in financial mathematics, probability or statistics with a demonstrated ability to synthesize this information into actionable conclusions
Preference for individuals with proficient working knowledge in programming languages, including but not limited to Excel VBA, Python, large language models for data analysis and process automation
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and independently evaluate investment ideas and take ownership of investment performance
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Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $439 billion in client assets (as of September 30, 2023) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally.
Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team—including 700-plus investment professionals and more than 2,700 employees in total—united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be recognized by Pensions & Investments as the first or second "Best Place to Work in Money Management” for last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees).
Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.
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