EXHIBIT (j)(2)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions  “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” in the Statement of Additional Information in this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement of Neuberger Berman Alternative Funds, and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated December 21, 2021 for Neuberger Berman Long Short Fund, a series of Neuberger Berman Alternative Funds, included in the October 31, 2021 Annual Report to Shareholders of Neuberger Berman Alternative Funds.

/s/ TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 25, 2022