Founded in 1939, Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager with approximately 3,000 employees across 26 countries. As of September 30, 2026, the firm manages $616 billion across equities, fixed income, private markets, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals.

 

The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again, in 2025, Neuberger was named the Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the U.S. (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees).

Neuberger Private Equity

Neuberger Private Equity is one of the largest private equity managers in the world with over $200 billion in AUM. Summer Associates will work as part of Neuberger’s Primaries and Co-Investments team, which manages over $95 billion of investor commitments.  With a flexible, global investment mandate, the team can invest across a wide range of asset classes, geographies, and industries. This is a fast-growing platform that has significant capital to invest. 

 

Responsibilities

The role is based in New York and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of Neuberger’s private equity platform. Our culture fosters an entrepreneurial environment and all junior/mid-level members have constant interaction with senior leadership.  As part of a deal team, the Summer Associate will gain a broad experience and contribute to every aspect of our investment cycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and conducting due diligence of primary and co-investment opportunities
• Performing in-depth research and financial analysis on companies and assets from various stages, sectors, and geographies
• Preparation of due diligence materials and investment committee memos
• Interacting with external parties, including private equity sponsors, industry experts and investment bankers, as well as with other areas of the firm internally, to enhance due diligence insights and identify new opportunities
• Monitoring and conducting analysis on the firm’s existing investments

 

Qualified candidates will have:

• Targeting current MBA students graduating in Winter 2027 or Summer 2028
• Excellent academic credentials and GPA
• At least 4 years of professional experience in top-tier investment banking and/or private equity. Buyside experience strongly preferred
• Strong judgment, critical thinking and written skills; ability to articulate and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form
• Show initiative and creativity in approach to problem solving; demonstrated experience in conducting research and interacting with others to develop solutions
• Ability to multi-task with a fine-tuned attention to detail
• Team-player attitude and a desire to work on a wide range of projects

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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.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $185,000-$185,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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