Maya Bhandari

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DISC Type : Dcs

Co-Global Chief Investment Officer, Multi Asset at Neuberger Berman

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Maya Bhandari is the Co-Global Chief Investment Officer for Multi-Asset at Neuberger Berman, leveraging over 20 years of experience. Her expertise is in leading multi-asset teams and developing global investment strategies, with previous roles at BNP Paribas, Columbia Threadneedle, and Citi. She holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge.

A former colleague noted her positive approach to team management, diversity, and inclusion as an important cultural fit. She has also been recognized for her thought leadership and focus on integrating ESG principles into investment portfolios.

She was named one of Financial News Rising Stars of Asset Management in 2017.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Global Macro Strategy
Frequently discusses navigating market volatility driven by macroeconomic events and geopolitical shifts in public forums and company publications.
Multi-Asset Investing
Her career focus involves creating sophisticated, outcome-oriented solutions for clients by investing across public and private asset classes.
Long-Term Investing
Advocates for a "long game" approach, focusing on portfolio resilience and identifying durable opportunities amid market uncertainty, as seen in her media appearances.

Media Appearances

Neuberger Berman names CIO for multi‑asset strategies, EMEA. Featured in Pensions & Investments

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Neuberger Berman Appoints Industry Veteran Maya Bhandari as Chief Investment Officer, Multi‑Asset Strategies. Featured in Neuberger Berman (Press Release)

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Neuberger Berman names multi‑asset strategies head. Featured in Fund Selector Asia

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Work History

1-2026
Co-Global Chief Investment Officer, Multi Asset at Neuberger Berman
3-2025
Chief Investment Officer Multi Asset EMEA at Neuberger Berman
11-2021 - 9-2024
Global Head of Multi Asset at BNP Paribas Asset Management
8-2014 - 11-2021
Fund Manager and Executive Director, Multi Asset at Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC
9-2011 - 8-2014
Global Macro/ Multi Asset Strategist and Director at Citi

Education

MPhil from University of Cambridge
MA (Hons) from The University of Edinburgh

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Exp : 20 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Global Chief Investment Officer, Multi Asset at Neuberger Berman
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Insights For Selling To Maya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maya is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maya

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maya move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Maya take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Maya

Personality Compatibility


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