Senior Project Manager, Specialty Finance Operations (Fund Launch & Platform Enablement)

About the role

Neuberger is seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of specialty finance funds and external investment platforms focused on asset-backed securities, credit facilities, whole-loan platforms and equipment leasing. The role owns timelines, scope and execution quality, from structuring and formation through operational readiness and go-live, and works with Product Development and Alternatives investment teams and senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Build and own the integrated project plan (scope, milestones, owners, dependencies) for fund launches and investment platforms
• Lead cross-workstream risk and issue resolution, escalating critical-path decisions
• Provide executive-ready reporting on progress, risks and required decisions
• Guide fund and deal structuring so that legal, financing and servicing arrangements are executable
• Sequence legal entity setup, account opening and operational dependencies for on-time go-live
• Coordinate deliverables and service expectations with outside counsel, fund administrators, custodians, loan platforms and technology vendors, and act as their day-to-day contact
• Design operating models, playbooks, templates and checklists for new products and platforms
• Partner cross-functionally to improve system integrations, data flows and support processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• 12-18+ years of experience in financial services, including 7-10+ years in specialty finance, asset-backed finance, structured credit or credit-focused alternatives
• In-depth understanding of specialty finance lifecycles and fund structures, deal economics and hedging
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end fund launches and onboarding of forward flow platforms
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Monday.com)
• Preferred: MBA, JD or equivalent advanced degree; preferred experience with Visio, Miro, Appian, Aladdin and Arcesium

What we offer

• Salary range of $200,000-$250,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus
• Benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits
• New York City, hybrid with a minimum of three days per week in the office