Senior Program Manager / Business Analyst (Asset Management)

Neuberger; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Neuberger is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Business Analyst based in New York, New York. This role involves leading large-scale, data-driven transformations within Asset Management. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of financial market data. The salary range is $150,000 to $170,000 with additional benefits and a discretionary bonus. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint is required, along with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis and program management within asset management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide programs.
• Deep understanding of financial market data.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and delivery of enterprise-scale data-driven programs.
• Define program vision and establish governance frameworks.
• Anticipate and resolve complex program risks.

Skills

Business analysis

Program management

Financial market data expertise

Exceptional communication

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Program Manager / Business Analyst will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert in driving large‑scale, data‑driven transformation across Asset Management. This role goes beyond project execution— it demands the ability to shape program strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and architect scalable solutions that align data capabilities with long‑term business objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep asset management domain expertise, a track record of delivering complex enterprise programs, and the credibility to operate as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role for a seasoned professional ready to lead from the front.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end‑to‑end strategy, execution, and delivery of enterprise‑scale data‑driven programs across investment management and operations
• Define program vision, structure multi‑workstream initiatives, and establish governance frameworks that ensure consistent delivery across cross‑functional teams
• Anticipate and resolve complex program risks and interdependencies; make independent decisions on scope, prioritization, and resource trade‑offs
• Champion adoption of program management best practices and continuous improvement across the Data & Technology organization
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leadership across business, technology, and data functions
• Lead steering committee presentations, executive briefings, status updates with confidence and clarity
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, navigate organizational complexity, and drive alignment across competing priorities
• Act as a senior escalation point for program issues, facilitating resolution across business and technology leadership

Senior Business Analysis & Process Transformation

• Lead discovery engagements with senior stakeholders to surface strategic business challenges and define transformational solutions
• Architect current‑state and future‑state process models for complex, end‑to‑end asset management workflows spanning portfolio management, order management, risk, and client reporting
• Drive requirements definition for large, ambiguous initiatives—decomposing strategic objectives into actionable workstreams, epics, and user stories
• Serve as a subject matter authority on how data flows, integrates, and creates value across the investment lifecycle
• Influence data strategy and platform decisions, contributing domain expertise to long‑term technology and data roadmap planning

Skills & Qualifications

• BS or BA degree with 8+ years of progressive experience in business analysis and program management, with significant tenure in asset management or a related financial services environment
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale, enterprise‑wide data and technology programs with high organizational complexity
• Deep expertise with financial market data, including security master, benchmark, corporate actions, and reference data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint; strong command of project and process documentation standards
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical and data topics for senior business audiences and vice versa

Neuberger is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $150,000–$170,000. 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.

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