Program Associate / Senior Associate – Marquee Brands

Neuberger Berman•New York, NY

7d•$150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Marquee Brands is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its investment team. The role contributes to all stages of the investment process and partners with the operations team on business development and high-priority strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will bring a strong interest in consumer investing and develop investment analysis and transaction execution skills. Work is varied, ranging from investment-return modeling to negotiating product-vendor pricing. The role offers close interaction with senior professionals on a small, collaborative team, as well as the opportunity to contribute to new fund strategies and investment products within Neuberger Private Equity. Marquee Brands is a consumer-focused private equity fund within Neuberger. It acquires consumer brands with established heritage and customer resonance; its portfolio spans fashion, active and outdoor, and home and culinary, and includes a significant media capability. The position is open in New York. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the country where the role is located without current or future sponsorship. The stated salary range is $150,000–$185,000. The role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and, for eligible employees, a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement, life insurance, and other benefits.

Requirements

Excellent academic credentials, including undergraduate school and GPA.
Three to five years of experience in a top-tier investment banking program.
Exceptional quantitative and financial modeling skills.
Strong judgment, critical-thinking, and writing skills, with the ability to articulate and present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Initiative and creativity in problem solving, including demonstrated research and collaboration to develop solutions.
Ability to multitask with close attention to detail.
Team-oriented attitude and desire to work on a wide range of projects.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple internal and external workstreams concurrently.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is located without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with consumer brands, consumer services, or multi-unit concepts.

Responsibilities

Analyze and conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential investments across consumer brands and services.
Perform in-depth analysis and market research on consumer product sectors.
Build financial models and conduct scenario and returns analyses for potential brand investments.
Prepare due diligence materials, analyses, and investment committee memoranda.
Assist with raising debt financing in bank and broadly syndicated loan markets to support M&A and other business development initiatives.
Assist in drafting acquisition documents, including term sheets, asset purchase agreements, and license agreements.
Develop and operationalize AI-based tools and assets to support sourcing and deal evaluation.
Monitor existing investments on an ongoing basis.
Support the operations team on high-priority strategic initiatives and new business development.
Prepare fundraising materials and assist with existing client requests.
Conduct special projects, including developing new investment products and strategies.