Overview:

The Fixed Income Client Portfolio Specialist serves as a critical link between the firm’s investment team and its clients (both internal and external), acting as a subject matter expert in their respective coverage area of fixed income. This role combines deep technical expertise in fixed income markets with strong client-facing skills to effectively communicate investment processes, performance, and market insights. The successful candidate will have relevant experience and a proven track record of managing client relationships and supporting portfolio management in a fast-paced asset management environment.

The position reports to the Global Head of Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

To promote Neuberger Berman’s Fixed Income strategies, specifically credit, internally and externally:

• Partner with Neuberger Berman’s client coverage teams to
  • Support the development and refinement of fixed income strategies to meet evolving client needs and market opportunities. 
  • Identify new business opportunities and assist in pitching relevant fixed income solutions to prospective clients. 
  • Conduct in-person investment reviews with clients, consultant due diligence meetings, new business presentations and finals.

• Interface with all internal departments, including Marketing, Product Development, Performance Analytics and Legal & Compliance to maintain and develop marketing materials & new fixed income campaign ideas.  
• Work closely with the RFP Department to ensure accurate, well written responses to existing product language & help in crafting new language where necessary.
• Provide thought leadership by contributing to market commentary, white papers, and client-facing materials. 
• Translate complex fixed income strategies (e.g., duration management, credit selection, yield curve positioning) into digestible insights for clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Think strategically about positioning the firm’s credit fixed income platform – develop market analysis, provide input into new product

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years experience in an equivalent role
• Bachelor’s Degree essential & CFA or equivalent degree preferred
• Demonstrated and proven experience within a Product Specialist or Client Portfolio Management function. 
• Asset Management industry experience required.
• A proven track record as a strong and effective presenter of Fixed Income products
• Demonstratable expertise in credit products, in particular Non-Investment Grade products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and spoken, ideally with multiple language skills
• Ability and willingness to travel

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