Research Analyst

Neuberger Berman - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Research Analyst position at Neuberger Berman focuses on enhancing the Non-Investment Grade Credit platform by leveraging deep experience in the leveraged loan market. The role involves collaborating with a team of Research Analysts, Traders, and Portfolio Managers to manage high yield and leveraged loan assets, aiming to build upon the firm's long-term performance track record.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors
• Evaluate and integrate industry trends into actionable investment recommendations
• Maintain a high quality and consistent work product with respect to financial modeling, analysis of credit/industry trends, written credit reports, and credit review presentations to Portfolio Managers
• Establish and maintain management/industry relationships within covered industries

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of relevant research experience (sell-side and/or buy-side)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to share ideas and influence portfolio outcomes
• Hard-working and proactive, with the ability to independently evaluate investment ideas
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills sufficient to evaluate company-specific and industry level data
• Strong accounting and financial modeling experience required; CFA or MBA preferred
• Candidate must obtain Series 7 & 66 within six months of joining
• Strong academic credentials and achievement