Neuberger Berman
Portfolio Analyst - Private Residential Credit Strategies
Neuberger Berman, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Overview:
The Private Residential Credit Strategies group is seeking a portfolio analyst to support its long-standing and growing multi-billion-dollar real estate finance strategy which is part of our $200B+ in AUM Fixed Income business.
This position presents a unique opportunity to immediately contribute to investment objectives in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment—on projects that combine Big Data analysis, statistical and financial modeling, asset management, transaction management, and client interaction responsibilities. You will be located in our Chicago office working alongside an extensive range of experienced fixed income senior investors. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from team members in a dynamic and collegial environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leverage your quantitative, finance and programming skillsets in order to develop investment tools used to analyze and manage prospective and existing real estate portfolios
Query large sets of data and aggregate performance attribution, trading analysis and risk measurement
Collaborate with senior analysts to develop financial and statistical models across a variety of asset classes in the public and private mortgage loan sector
Perform in-depth industry analysis and prepare materials for presentation to senior analysts and portfolio managers
Experience & Skills Qualifications: 0 to 3 years’ experience in the financial industry, with particular preference for exposure to fields providing exposure to residential real estate credit analysis
Superb academic credentials in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or related field
Programming experience (Python, C#, Java, etc.) is required and exposure to SQL and large data sets is strongly preferred
Strong foundation in Excel, including VBA, to manage and analyze data sets
Experience using statistical packages (e.g. R, MATLAB, etc.) a plus
Current CFA charterholder or CFA candidate a plus
Highly motivated with a passion for investing, particularly in the idea generation process
Compensation Details The salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Neuberger Berman is an equal
opportunity
employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact
onlineaccommodations@nb.com
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Pensions & Investments
as the first or second "Best Place to Work in Money Management” for last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees). Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles. For important disclosures: http://www.nb.com/linkedin
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Query large sets of data and aggregate performance attribution, trading analysis and risk measurement
Collaborate with senior analysts to develop financial and statistical models across a variety of asset classes in the public and private mortgage loan sector
Perform in-depth industry analysis and prepare materials for presentation to senior analysts and portfolio managers
Experience & Skills Qualifications: 0 to 3 years’ experience in the financial industry, with particular preference for exposure to fields providing exposure to residential real estate credit analysis
Superb academic credentials in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or related field
Programming experience (Python, C#, Java, etc.) is required and exposure to SQL and large data sets is strongly preferred
Strong foundation in Excel, including VBA, to manage and analyze data sets
Experience using statistical packages (e.g. R, MATLAB, etc.) a plus
Current CFA charterholder or CFA candidate a plus
Highly motivated with a passion for investing, particularly in the idea generation process
Compensation Details The salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Neuberger Berman is an equal
opportunity
employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact
onlineaccommodations@nb.com
. Learn about the Applicant Privacy Notice (https://www.nb.com/en/global/disclosure-privacy-policy) . Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $515 billion in client assets (as of March 31, 2025) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team—including 760-plus investment professionals and more than 2,800 employees in total—united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be recognized by
Pensions & Investments
as the first or second "Best Place to Work in Money Management” for last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees). Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles. For important disclosures: http://www.nb.com/linkedin
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