Senior Associate, Specialty Finance

Neuberger Berman; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Neuberger Berman is seeking an analyst for Neuberger Specialty Finance in Silicon Valley to support asset-based finance and venture debt investments. You will build cashflow and structuring models to inform decisions and interact with portfolio teams.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree, 1–10 years of buy-side or sell-side experience, strong quantitative skills, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with coding basics. You will prepare memos and assist in deal execution and portfolio surveillance.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic coding languages.
• 1–10 years of experience at a top-tier buy-side or sell-side firm in structured credit or private credit.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cashflow, collateral, and structuring models that inform investment decisions.
• Conduct relative value and pricing analysis across ABS/ABF deals and portfolio positions.
• Prepare investment memos and materials presented to the investment committee.
• Track market data, comparable transactions, and deal flow across the ABF landscape.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

Coding basics

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Neuberger Specialty Finance is one of the fastest-growing groups within Neuberger Alternatives, with approximately $4.5 billion in AUM and counting. Based in Silicon Valley, the team sits at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems — giving us a front-row seat to the founders, technologies, and financial platforms shaping the future.The team focuses on asset-based finance (\"ABF\") — investing in cashflow-producing financial and hard assets as well as heavily involved in all things venture debt. In addition to our core ABF investing, the team also runs its own venture arm, allowing us to engage with innovative companies not just as a credit partner, but as an equity investor in the businesses building the next generation of financial infrastructure (AI, Robotics, etc).You'll join a tight-knit, high-caliber 16-person investment team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where analysts get real ownership over deals from underwriting through closing.Responsibilities:Build and maintain cashflow, collateral, and structuring models that directly inform investment decisionsConduct relative value and pricing analysis across ABS/ABF deals and portfolio positionsPrepare investment memos and materials presented directly to the investment committeeTrack market data, comparable transactions, and deal flow across the broader ABF landscape — including insights sourced from our Silicon Valley network and venture armPartner with legal, risk, operations, and originators/sponsors through deal execution and closingContribute to ongoing portfolio surveillance and reportingREQUIRED Qualifications:STEM degree required1–10 years of experience at a top-tier buy-side or sell-side firm in structured credit or private creditStrong quantitative and modeling skills; fluent in Excel and basic coding languagesA team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environmentApplicants 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.Compensation DetailsThe salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. 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, retirement, 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 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 [e-mail] about the Applicant Privacy Notice.