Steve Eisman
Steve Eisman is a Managing Director at Neuberger Berman and Senior Portfolio Manager for the Eisman Group within the firm’s Private Asset Management division, where he manages portfolios for high-net-worth clients while providing strategic market insights and leadership. With over three decades of experience in investment management and financial analysis, Eisman is widely regarded as one of Wall Street’s most knowledgeable and influential analysts. He is best known for his prescient bets against the U.S. housing market leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, a story famously chronicled in Michael Lewis’s book The Big Short and portrayed by Steve Carell in the 2015 film adaptation. Eisman began his career at Oppenheimer & Co., where he earned multiple All-Star Analyst rankings from Institutional Investor and The Wall Street Journal. Beyond his investment expertise, he is a sought-after thought leader on financial markets, frequently speaking at global conferences and appearing on major news outlets to provide insights on market trends, risk management, and investment strategy.
Steve Eisman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for the Eisman Group
Academic History
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J.D., Doctor of Law
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B.A., Economics, History, Philosophy
THE BIG SHORT
Steve Eisman gained international recognition for his role in shorting collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and profiting from the collapse of the U.S. housing market during 2007–2008.
He was among the few investors who accurately predicted the housing bubble and capitalized on its impending collapse.
In the film adaptation, The Big Short, Eisman’s character was renamed Mark Baum and portrayed by actor Steve Carell, bringing his story to mainstream audiences.
EARLY CAREER
Eisman began his career at Oppenheimer & Co., where he earned multiple All-Star Analyst rankings from Institutional Investor and The Wall Street Journal.
He later served as Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager at FrontPoint Financial Services Fund, gaining acclaim for identifying risks in subprime mortgage securitizations and taking large short positions from 2006 to 2008.
Eisman also founded and managed Emrys Partners, a long/short equity fund focused on fundamental analysis, and served as Managing Director and Senior Financial Services Analyst at Chilton Investment Co.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Eisman is a respected thought leader in financial markets, frequently invited to speak at global conferences and provide market commentary on major news outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Yahoo! Finance.
He hosts The Eisman Playbook, a podcast delivering in-depth analysis of market trends, economic policy, and global investment strategies.
Eisman has been featured in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Business Insider, Institutional Investor, and MarketWatch, cementing his reputation as a trusted authority on investing, financial risk, and market dynamics.