Client Associate

Neuberger Berman•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Client Associate is a client-facing role supporting the Quality Equity Group’s institutional and private wealth business. The associate serves as a primary contact for clients and Wealth Managers, providing high-touch service across onboarding, account management, and day-to-day needs. The role also provides backup equity trading coverage when the primary trader is unavailable and works closely with Portfolio Management, Operations, Compliance, and Business Controls. It offers an opportunity to grow within the Quality Equity Group and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
0–2+ years of experience.
SIE, Series 7 and 66 licenses, or ability to obtain them within the firm’s timeline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and warm manner with high-net-worth clients.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Collaborative, proactive, and accountable.
Passion for client service, investment excellence, and sustainable business practices.
Must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for existing and prospective clients; respond promptly, follow up diligently, and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
Work with Neuberger Wealth to service end-client requests.
Prepare and review client meeting presentations and support materials for team communications.
Open individual and entity accounts, including document preparation, KYC review, quality checks, and funding coordination.
Process account maintenance requests, including KYC updates, control and interested party changes, and feature changes such as check writing, margin, and options.
Review and process disbursements, securities gifting, and transfers accurately and on time.
Support the client online reporting portal, including setup and ongoing inquiries.
Fulfill requests for account documents, performance reports, and tax materials.
Maintain accurate client records and activity logs across internal systems.
Assist with ad hoc team projects.
Serve as backup equity trader; execute trades in Charles River and Aladdin per portfolio manager direction and firm policies, and monitor open orders, trade status, and settlements.
Build working knowledge of the team’s equity strategies and client portfolios.