Portfolio Analyst & Trader

Neuberger Berman • Chicago, IL

5d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Portfolio Analyst & Trader will join Neuberger’s Core Bond, Core Plus and US Rates teams, key strategies within its $88 billion Investment Grade Fixed Income platform. Working closely with Senior Portfolio Managers and Traders, the role supports strategy implementation across institutional separate accounts and commingled funds. It reports to the Lead Portfolio Manager for Core Bond and Core Plus, with mentorship from experienced team members and potential career paths in trading and portfolio management across the Investment Grade Fixed Income platform.

Requirements

• 0–4 years of experience in trading or research on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Interest in financial markets, macroeconomics and investing.
• Analytical skills and ability to solve problems creatively in a changing financial market environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated and resourceful self-starter.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with trading platforms, financial market data sources and portfolio management systems.
• Fluency with AI tools.
• Must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Fixed income experience.
• Strong academic credentials in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
• Familiarity with fixed income concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate portfolio construction and implementation for Core Bond, Core Plus and US Rates portfolios, including understanding portfolio objectives and guidelines.
• Monitor portfolio exposures, performance and risk to inform portfolio strategy and maintain targeted exposures.
• Develop expertise in portfolio management systems and processes, and identify opportunities to improve portfolio implementation and trading processes.
• Execute trades in Treasuries and related derivatives, TIPS, supranationals and agencies across electronic and voice platforms.
• Develop and maintain relationships with sell-side sales and trading counterparties.
• Collaborate with middle-office and operations colleagues to ensure orderly trading and workflow.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Other benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level