Senior Trader

Position Overview Neuberger is seeking an experienced Senior Trader to join its Trading team in New York, with dedicated coverage of European equity markets. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Trading, this individual will be responsible for executing equity trades across European markets with a focus on best execution, transaction cost management, and strong broker relationships. The Senior Trader will serve as a key partner to portfolio managers and will play an active role in shaping trading strategies for the European equity coverage universe. This role operates on European market hours from our New York office. Key Responsibilities Trade Execution & Coverage Execute equity orders across European developed markets, ensuring best execution on behalf of portfolios Manage complex orders including large, illiquid, and time‑sensitive positions with sound judgment and precision Monitor intraday market conditions, news flow, and liquidity dynamics to inform execution strategy Oversee the full trade lifecycle, from order receipt through settlement, in coordination with operations Broker & Market Participant Relations Maintain and develop relationships with sell‑side brokers, electronic trading venues, and market makers across European markets Evaluate broker performance and contribute to broker review and commission management processes Stay current on European market microstructure, venue landscape, and evolving best execution frameworks (including MiFID II/MiFIR requirements) Portfolio Manager Partnership Collaborate closely with portfolio managers to understand portfolio objectives and translate investment decisions into effective execution strategies Provide real‑time color on market conditions, liquidity, and trading dynamics relevant to European equity portfolios Support portfolio rebalancing, index events, and corporate action‑related trading activity Risk, Compliance & Analytics Execute all trading activity in adherence to internal risk parameters, compliance policies, and applicable regulatory requirements Conduct and review Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) to monitor and continuously improve execution quality Identify and elevate risk issues appropriately to the Head of Trading Technology & Process Improvement Utilize and optimize Order Management System (OMS) and execution management tools (e.g., Charles River, FlexTrade) Contribute to the development of trading workflows, tools, and infrastructure enhancements Support the evaluation and onboarding of new trading technologies and platforms Qualifications Required Minimum 10 years of buy‑side or sell‑side equity trading experience, with direct exposure to European equity markets Strong understanding of European market microstructure, trading venues, and regulatory environment (MiFID II/MiFIR) Proficiency with OMS/EMS platforms and electronic trading tools Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses Ability and willingness to work European market hours from the New York office Preferred CFA charterholder or active candidacy Prior experience in a New York‑based role with European market hours coverage Familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA) tools and methodologies Programming skills (Python, SQL, or VBA) a plus Competencies Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make sound, time‑pressured decisions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage effectively with portfolio managers, brokers, and internal stakeholders High attention to detail and rigorous approach to risk management Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions‑oriented attitude Demonstrated integrity and accountability in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment Compensation Details The salary range for this role is $175,000-$215,000. 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 is 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. 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. 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