Equity Research Analyst - European Financials

Group Overview: Headquartered in New York with international offices in London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, our Global Equity Research group provides in-depth sector and macro expertise to identify investment recommendations and emerging industry trends for a range of portfolios and equity products. Through Global Research Strategies, the Global Equity Research group also manages assets in-house to propel core and thematic portfolios addressing cutting‑edge investable concepts. To accomplish our shared goals, our team employs deep, fundamental research on hundreds of companies; leverages analysts’ strong relationships with management teams; conducts primary research and field work to substantiate our investment theses; and, liaises with our colleagues who invest across the capital structure to develop a fuller picture of our investment recommendations. Our Research Analysts also work in close partnership with our Data Science team, where our in‑house engineers distill and discern unique datasets to corroborate our fundamental work. As an active manager, Neuberger Berman believes that engaging with issuers on financially material topics can improve their performance and reduce their risk profile. We believe that engagement is the responsibility of each investment team as part of their ongoing dialogue with management. Our Stewardship and Sustainable Investing Group (SSI) supports the Global Equity Research Team on these efforts with top‑down expertise. Neuberger Berman prides itself on a culture that rewards rigorous analysis, challenging dialogue, and professional and personal respect through robust opportunities for internal advancement. High‑performing Research Analysts can progress to portfolio management within Research or on one of the portfolio management teams, depending on interest and suitability.

Responsibilities: The Research Analyst will be responsible for driving stock selection and client impact via their recommendations in the Europe / EAFE Financials sector. This role entails idea generation, conducting due diligence on potential investments, and monitoring current positions across the financials space. Portfolio Managers will rely on the unique insights of the Research Analyst gleaned from financial modelling; regular communication with management teams, industry experts, sell‑side analysts and portfolio management teams; primary research via channel checks, field research, surveys, or other methods; and SSI and Data Science integration supported by those respective teams.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 7+ years of investment banking, sell-side or buy-side research experience in EAFE / European Financials
• Passion for investing and the markets
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and multi‑task while maintaining attention to detail and follow‑through
• Proficient to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Hard‑working, motivated, enthusiastic, and personable with strong communication skills
• Must be able to provide strong personal and professional references
• Curious and intellectually honest with strong commercial instinct and demonstrated interest in equity markets
• Enjoys collaborative projects and being part of a team

Neuberger Berman 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.