Trainee-Client Portfolio Specialist–Fixed Income, EMEA

About Neuberger

Neuberger was founded in 1939 to deliver compelling investment results for clients over the long term. Our culture is rooted in deep fundamental research, the pursuit of investment insight, and continuous innovation for clients—supported by the free exchange of ideas across the organization.

As a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long-term interests of our clients. We have no external parent or public shareholders to serve, and no other lines of business to distract us from our core mission. Our employees and their families are invested alongside our clients, and 100% of employee deferred cash compensation is directly linked to team and firm strategies.

From offices in 40 cities worldwide, Neuberger manages equity, fixed income, private equity, and hedge fund strategies for institutions, advisors, and individual investors. With more than 700 investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees in total, Neuberger brings together a diverse team focused on client outcomes and investment excellence. Our culture supports enviable retention among senior investment staff and has earned annual citations in the Pensions & Investments “Best Places to Work in Money Management” survey (for firms with 1,000+ employees) since 2013.

Position Overview

Neuberger is looking for a motivated and ambitious student or recent graduate to join our EMEA Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management (CPM) team in London as a paid trainee for a 12-month placement.

The EMEA FI CPM team serves as a critical link between the firm’s Fixed Income investment platform and its clients and internal stakeholders across the region. The team acts as subject matter experts across Investment Grade, Non-Investment Grade, Multi-Sector, and European Fixed Income strategies. It partners closely with Client Coverage, Marketing, Product Development, Performance Analytics, and Legal & Compliance to represent Neuberger’s fixed income capabilities to institutional and intermediary clients across EMEA.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global investment management environment, working day-to-day alongside senior Client Portfolio Managers and Specialists. Strong performance during the traineeship could lead to a permanent role within the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the EMEA FI CPM team across the following areas.
• Support the team in preparing materials for client investment reviews, consultant due diligence meetings, new business presentations, and finals.
• Assist with drafting and updating marketing materials, market commentary, white papers, and newsletters covering Investment Grade, Non-Investment Grade, Multi-Sector, and European Fixed Income strategies.
• Help maintain and update RFP/DDQ content libraries, assisting with accurate and well-written responses to new mandate opportunities and client questionnaires.
• Support monitoring of performance, market developments, and competitor positioning across the Fixed Income product range.
• Assist in preparing presentation decks and briefing materials for conferences, client meetings, and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal departments, including Marketing, Product Development, Performance Analytics, and Legal & Compliance, to coordinate materials and campaign ideas.
• Assist with the compilation and analysis of Fixed Income market and portfolio data to support internal reporting and client communications.
• Provide general day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the EMEA FI CPM team, including scheduling, data compilation, and ad hoc project work.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• A demonstrable interest in fixed income markets and asset management.
• Currently pursuing a university degree or a recent graduate; flexible around degree discipline.
• Experience of interning/placement within the asset management industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, motivated, and a self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); proficiency in AI tools.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.