Research Analyst

Neuberger Berman•New York, NY

18h•$115,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Neuberger Berman is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Research Analyst to join its Municipal Fixed Income team in New York. The role supports research across tax-exempt and taxable municipal bond portfolios, working closely with Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers to develop investment ideas. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with an interest in using emerging AI and data tools to improve research efficiency and investment insights. The position involves researching and evaluating credit and sector trends, producing financial models and credit research materials, and applying technology to idea generation, scenario analysis, and portfolio-risk monitoring. The analyst will also build and maintain industry relationships within covered sectors and collaborate within the Municipal Fixed Income department and across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, with a strong academic record.
3–5+ years of research experience preferred.
Experience in or demonstrated interest in the municipal bond market.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills sufficient to share ideas and influence portfolio outcomes.
Familiarity with AI tools, data platforms, or automation tools that can enhance research efficiency and idea generation.
Interest in applying emerging technologies to improve how data is gathered, organized, and analyzed across sectors.
Hard-working and proactive approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced trading desk environment and independently evaluate investment ideas within covered sectors.
Relationship skills to work successfully within the Municipal Fixed Income department and cooperatively across the Neuberger Berman organization.
Obtain Series 7 and Series 66 licenses within 6 months of joining.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a strong academic record.
3–5+ years of research experience preferred.
Experience or demonstrated interest in the municipal bond market.
Familiarity with AI tools, data platforms, or automation tools that can enhance research efficiency and idea generation.

Responsibilities

Proactively research, identify, and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors.
Evaluate and integrate sector trends into actionable investment recommendations.
Maintain high-quality, consistent work products, including financial models, analysis of credit and sector trends, written credit reports, and credit review presentations to Portfolio Managers.
Use data analysis tools and emerging AI applications to improve the efficiency, depth, and consistency of credit research.
Identify ways to automate routine workflows, organize large data sets, and enhance monitoring of credit trends across sectors.
Apply technology tools to support idea generation, scenario analysis, and surveillance of portfolio risks.
Establish and maintain industry relationships within covered sectors.