Senior Portfolio Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Portfolio Manager will lead the Emerging Markets Debt team, actively managing GCC and MENA fixed‑income portfolios. The role focuses on corporate credit with exposure to sovereign markets and select local currency instruments, driving portfolio construction, security selection, risk budgeting, and performance within defined investment guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management & Investment Decision-Making
  • Actively manage GCC and MENA portfolio strategies, including hard currency corporate credit and blended approaches, with direct responsibility for asset allocation, position sizing, and risk budgeting.
  • Drive portfolio construction through integration of top‑down macro views, bottom‑up issuer fundamentals, relative value analysis, and liquidity assessment.
  • Ensure portfolios are managed in strict alignment with stated objectives, benchmark mandates, and client‑specific risk constraints.
• Credit & Macro Analysis
  • Lead and contribute to fundamental credit analysis of quasi‑sovereign and corporate issuers across the MENA region.
  • Identify and assess relative value opportunities across countries, sectors, and credit quality spectrums (EM IG and EM HY).
  • Monitor and interpret geopolitical, macroeconomic, and policy developments relevant to the region and EM markets.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Work closely with EM credit analysts, traders, and fellow portfolio managers to develop and execute investment ideas from origination through to implementation.
  • Contribute actively to the ongoing development and improvement of the EM investment process and portfolio construction framework.
  • Provide mentorship and structured guidance to junior team members, supporting their professional growth.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communicate portfolio strategy, performance attribution, and market outlook clearly and credibly to internal stakeholders and external clients.
  • Participate in client meetings, due diligence reviews, RFP processes, and written investment communications.
  • Support distribution and marketing efforts with investment‑led, differentiated insights.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Emerging Markets portfolio management or EM corporate credit investing.
• Demonstrated track record of managing EM portfolios with clear accountability for investment performance and risk outcomes.
• Expertise in EM corporate credit analysis across both investment grade and high yield, combined with a well‑developed macro framework for interpreting EM‑specific risks.
• Key Skills & Attributes
  • Strong knowledge of Emerging Market economies, sovereign and political risk dynamics, and capital markets across MENA.
  • Rigorous analytical, decision‑making, and risk‑management capabilities, with the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to articulate complex investment views clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders, clients, and internal committees.
  • High degree of integrity, sound judgement, and confidence operating within regulatory and compliance frameworks.
  • Arabic language skills — fluent or conversational — are a strong advantage.
  • Collaborative approach and a demonstrated ability to contribute constructively within a high‑performing, diverse team.
  • Willingness to travel within the region.

Additional Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, federal laws, rules, or regulations.