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Neuberger Berman · 1 day ago

SMA Data Oversight and Business Enablement Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Neuberger Berman is a firm that provides SMA solutions for financial intermediaries and direct client channels. The SMA Data Oversight and Business Enablement Specialist will own data oversight and management for SMA, drive the delivery of key metrics, and collaborate with various teams to enhance operational processes.

BankingBusiness DevelopmentFinanceFinancial Services

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Champion data oversight and management across the Intermediary business

Drive the delivery of KPIs and other key metrics to senior management and other stakeholders

Partner with Performance to monitor and research performance dispersion for manager traded accounts and model delivery

Lead crucial administrative and regulatory tasks including Cerulli reporting, ADV mailings and proxy voting oversight

Contribute to strategic alignment of the SMA business, helping to break down operational silos and integrate best practices

Assist with onboarding of new intermediary relationships from contracting to implementation

Define and help to establish departmental procedures and identify and implement process improvements

Liaise with Portfolio Managers, Legal & Compliance, Technology, Sales and RFP teams as an SMA subject matter expert

Collaborate with Intermediary Sales to achieve strategic firm objectives and support cross-functional initiatives

Assist with the oversight of our outsourced back office to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place

Oversee annual due diligence review of intermediary SMA partners

Qualification

SMA structures knowledgeFinancial services experienceData synthesisExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyClient-focused experienceVisio experienceFINRA Series 7FINRA Series 66Communication skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinkingDetail oriented

Required

7+ years of experience in financial services, preferably with client service or operations management responsibilities

Strong knowledge of SMA structures, tax-managed strategies, and investment products (equity, fixed income, derivatives, ETFs, mutual funds)

Experience working with financial intermediaries in a professional, client-focused manner

Ability to synthesize data from multiple systems and provide actionable reporting

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach; able to align siloed processes and drive operational improvements

Detail oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Familiarity with platforms and systems such as Charles Schwab (Marketplace), Fidelity (Separate Account Network), Pershing, Aladin, Charles River, Investor Tools Perform, InvestCloud APL, Archer, or Vestmark is highly desirable

Visio experience a plus

FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations a plus