Neuberger Berman

Private Markets Operations Specialist

Tokyo Full time

[Native level Japanese language is required]

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and resolve cash, trade, and position breaks as well as any other open items between NB systems and external sources
  • Liaise between portfolio managers, finance, compliance and service providers for all portfolio-specific activity and issues, ensuring cross-communication of critical information between departments
  • Daily coordination between custodian, loan agents, and fund admins
  • Oversee trade process including trade booking, confirmation with brokers and loan settlement processes
  • Escalate aged open items (breaks, unsettled trades) to appropriate parties
  • Manage asset facility compliance, borrowing base, payment waterfall Loan agent responsibilities and / or oversight of third-party loan agency service
  • Coordinate and assist with overseeing outsource providers and vendors across all relevant functions

Required qualifications:

  • 2–4 years of operations experience in private credit/bank loans within a large bank, fund company or asset manager
  • Hands-on experience with credit/loan products (e.g., syndicated loans, project finance, leveraged finance)
  • Knowledge of market practices and operational procedures in Japan’s money lending business
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to money lending in Japan
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (solid command of formulas is essential)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
  • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team orientation with a willingness to support others
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Wall Street Office and ClearPar
  • Experience with Allvue accounting systems, Aladdin, Appian, and/or Hazeltree
  • Direct lending investment experience
  • Understanding of accounting theories and applications as they relate to loan transactions

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