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Neuberger Berman Credit Research Analyst in Chicago, Illinois

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Credit Analyst to join Global Investment Grade Credit Research team. Our goal is to further deepen our research resources and position our team to build upon our long-term track record of performance. As the successful candidate, you will join a team of 15 Investment Grade Research Analysts based across the US and EMEA. You will be working closely with our Traders and Portfolio Managers, who are responsible for the broader Global Investment Grade platform, which manages over $70 billion. The team is sustaining a track record of AUM growth which has created the opportunity for an experienced, proactive, and ambitious analyst to bring a voice to the investment decision making process.

This role will report to the Co-Directors of Research for the Global Investment Grade Credit team and will support the global Investment Grade Portfolio Managers based in Chicago, London, Paris and Milan.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ability to independently research credit fundamentals and evaluate investment opportunities across various sectors

  • Analyzing financial statements, business risk, market technicals, and relative value to generate actionable corporate bond investment recommendations for various investment vehicles

  • Working with senior analysts and Portfolio Managers to make buy, sell and hold recommendations

  • Performing investment strategy analysis for multiple industrial / financial sectors

  • Developing comprehensive industry frameworks and credit reviews for presentations to Portfolio Management

  • Collaborating with Research and Portfolio Management to analyze macro factors and broad market dynamics that have implications for investment strategy

Experience & Skills Qualifications:

  • Five to seven years corporate credit research experience with exposure to multiple non-financial industries preferred

  • Formal credit training and/or exposure to the fixed income markets preferred

  • Completion or progress toward CFA preferred

  • Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications required

  • Proficiency in the use of computer tools such as Bloomberg, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude for quickly learning new skills and technologies

  • Ability and Passion to developing and maintaining relationships with sell-side sector analysts, managements of primary corporate holdings and rating agencies

  • Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization

  • Analytical and process-oriented

  • Self-starter with proven initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a global team, performing multiple job functions without compromising quality of output

Neuberger Berman is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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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Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $481 billion in client assets (as of June 30, 2024) 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 750-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.

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