A managing director at New York-based Neuberger Berman since 2014, Eisman featured in the Michael Lewis book The Big Short. His character was played by actor Steve Carell in the 2016 film version. In the adaptation, Carell’s character was given the name of Mark Baum.

Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager Steve Eisman was placed on a leave of absence after he posted remarks on social media indicating he was “celebrating” the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.

Hedge fund manager Steven Eisman, best known for betting on the collapse of the US housing market, has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence by his employer Neuberger Berman after he said on social media that he was “celebrating” the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.