LOCATION: London
About Neuberger Berman:
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager with c. $508 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 26 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has 2,885 professionals. For 11 consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In our 2024 PRI Assessment, Neuberger Berman scored above the median of all reporting signatories for our ESG integration efforts in every UN PRI reported category. Neuberger Berman achieved top scores in multiple categories including, for the fifth consecutive year, the overarching Policy, Governance and Strategy category. In private markets, Neuberger Berman is the proud winner of the 2024 Private Equity Manager of the Year in the Asset Management Awards.
The Team:
Managing private equity funds is an important component of Neuberger Berman’s business strategy. Neuberger Berman is a leading and growing investor in private markets, managing c. $135 billion of client commitments in active vehicles as of December 31, 2024. NB Private Equity has been an active and successful private equity investor since 1987.
The Role:
The successful candidate will support the team in the due diligence analysis of co-investments in single portfolio companies as well as primary fund investments:
- Co-Investments: Invests directly into attractive deals alongside premier private equity firms in their core areas of expertise. Focuses on building high-quality, diversified portfolios of strategic co- investments primarily in buyouts and growth financings on a global basis and across multiple industries.
- Primary Fund Investments: Makes primary commitments to premier private equity funds. Creates diversified portfolios of private equity funds on a global basis and within multiple asset classes, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital and distressed / special situation investments.
We are seeking a driven individual with two years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance or Private Equity, who can add value across a broad range of private equity investing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to build upon their experience in a demanding but rewarding environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in analyzing and assessing a broad spectrum of companies across various industries to identify compelling investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain in-depth financial models to assess valuations of private companies.
- Prepare high-quality due diligence materials and investment committee memos to support decision-making.
- Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis on private equity funds and portfolio company opportunities, including industry, company, and manager research.
- Interact regularly with partners and other investment professionals of private equity firms.
- Monitor and assist in managing our investment portfolio through attendance at annual meetings of private equity firms and investor meetings for individual portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to gather information necessary to make investment decisions within the various strategies.
Qualifications Needed:
- Two years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or Private Equity.
- Exceptional academic credentials; a degree in finance, business, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with substantial expertise in financial modeling and valuation.
- Results-oriented and proactive, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex ideas effectively.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Fluency in additional European languages is a plus.
We believe this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to build upon their experience in a demanding but rewarding environment.
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