Middle Office Operations Senior Analyst/Associate

Neuberger Berman•New York, NY

2d•$75,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Neuberger is seeking a Derivative Security Master/Valuations & Middle Office Operations Analyst/Associate to support the firm’s derivative life cycles and traditional middle office functions. The successful candidate will oversee new derivative setups, ensure valuation accuracy, and collaborate with Portfolio Management teams to facilitate proper order entry for derivatives. This role plays a key part in daily portfolio management and post-trade execution for alternatives, derivatives, and hedge fund strategies. Additionally, the specialist will assist in designing and implementing process improvements for the broader firm and will serve as a primary point of contact for Portfolio Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5+ years of relevant industry experience in derivatives and middle office operations within asset management, hedge funds, or prime brokerage environments.
Working knowledge of operational aspects of fixed income products, cash, OTC derivatives, and their settlement mechanisms.
Proven ability to work effectively with external service providers.
Detailed understanding of P&L components across all security types.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and accountability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Team player with high energy, self-starter attitude, and the ability to foster team spirit in a global setting.
Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of technical side of new accounts, reporting and onboarding.
Strong knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin.
Familiarity with SWIFT messaging and Eze.

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with Operations, Accounting, Trading, Prime Brokers, and both internal and external Portfolio Managers.
Work closely with fund administrators to provide support and oversight for derivative valuations.
Perform various daily and monthly reconciliations (e.g., positions, open swaps, cash).
Review and process daily cash wires across multiple broker and custodian relationships.
Research and resolve books & records exceptions.
Monitor Treasury and Collateral Management exposures.
Investigate and resolve issues arising from P&L reporting.
Maintain counterparty metrics, costs, and financing rates.
Assist management with system automation projects (STP), efficiency initiatives, and risk mitigation.
Serve as a central point of contact for internal clients (Portfolio Managers/Traders).