Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate

Neuberger Berman Group

Illinois, US
Base: $125,000-$175,000; bonus/equity: discretiona...
On-site
Event-driven investment analysis
Public market equity evaluation
Financial modeling (dcf, lbo, comps)
Neuberger Berman Group is seeking an analytically rigorous Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate to join its Principal Strategies Group, focusing on market neutral strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in investment banking and hedge fund experience, with excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Job Summary

  • Analyze and conduct comprehensive due diligence on public market equity opportunities, including corporate events like M&A, spin-offs, and activist situations.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models and monitor portfolio positions through ongoing tracking of company developments and market trends.
  • Prepare detailed investment memos, present recommendations to the portfolio management team, and support fund marketing and client requests.

Matching Summary

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Neuberger Berman Group is seeking an analytically rigorous Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate to join its Principal Strategies Group, focusing on market neutral strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in investment banking and hedge fund experience, with excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

Salary

Base: $125,000-$175,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Event-driven investment analysis
  • Public market equity evaluation
  • Financial modeling (DCF, LBO, comps)
  • Corporate event analysis
  • Sell-side research synthesis

Nice-to-have

  • Differentiated investment strategies
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Fund marketing support

Key Requirements

  • 2 years of top-tier investment banking experience
  • 2 years of top-tier hedge fund/equity buyside experience
  • Excellent academic credentials and GPA
  • Ranked near the top of investment banking class
  • Exceptional quantitative skills
  • Strong judgment, critical thinking, and articulation skills
  • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to integrate AI tools

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States

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