Head of RESI Finance

The Neuberger Berman Private US Residential Real Estate Debt Strategies group (“RESI”) is seeking a candidate to lead the Finance Team that is responsible for a series of fast-growing residential credit funds and separate account mandates currently with $16 Billion of AUM across the platform. The position is based in Chicago, alongside the Business Team, with Finance Team members located in both Chicago and at NB’s New York headquarters. This group operates in a collaborative team environment, sharing responsibilities across multiple areas of focus, supporting the Business Team, working closely with the dedicated General Counsel and Tax Manager, and is supported by dedicated Ops Team professionals. We are seeking a candidate with “Executive Presence” and leaderships skills.

Experience with credit strategies is required, with a strong knowledge of related tax structuring / issues / challenges, and an understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate. Responsiveness, along with the ability to manage multiple strategy initiatives, identify issues and seek resolutions that are responsive to business needs while managing company risk is of highest importance.

Responsibilities :

• Support the Business Team by providing input / guidance regarding acquisitions, dispositions, securitization transactions and financing arrangements
• Create a collaborative environment in which other Teams actively seek the advice and counsel of the Finance Team
• Supervision and coordination of a multi-location Finance Team (Chicago and New York), promoting a cohesive environment, and driving ownership throughout the Team to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Effectively manage third party relationships, including Fund Administrators, and external Audit and Tax Firms
• Ensure accuracy and seek efficiency enhancements to processes, leveraging Fund Administrators and dedicated Ops. Teams
• Manage daily liquidity analysis to ensure efficient closings for new acquisitions
• Coordinate with NB Valuation Team, Tax Team, Treasury Team and foreign office Finance Teams to promote a timely financial reporting cycle
• Promote and open and interactive environment, ensuring timely communication of risks, issues and progress with NB NY Finance Team Leadership
• Participation in Firm-wide initiatives, sharing information with other Alts Finance Teams and NB Corporate Accounting

Qualifications :

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Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000. 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, 401(k), 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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