The Rotational Program - Nuveen Real Estate Real Assets participates in a comprehensive rotational program that combines senior leadership interaction and cross-business experience with real life situations and projects. This job work with financial services technology platforms and tools and will learn the techniques, disciplines and processes that deliver the highest quality results to our customers. Each rotation is designed to improve business knowledge and build an overall understanding of the company. This job is assigned a mentor who provides ongoing coaching and feedback.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Gains knowledge across various business functions to help discover which role fits best.
- Develops skills and gains experience to ensure a successful career at TIAA.
- Executes project activities by understanding objectives, meeting timelines and communicating results.
- Assists in preparing information and research materials, including Powerpoint presentations.
- Takes notes during meetings and provides to team members.
- Researches and gathers documentation as directed by the colleagues.
- Attends required trainings.
- Shadows multiple office jobs and trains in a variety of function-related tasks.
- Utilizes academic knowledge, skills and experience to apply tactics and strategies to solve real business challenges for a mission driven asset management organization.
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- No Experience Required
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
5IC
Overview
The Private Infrastructure Rotational Associate will participate in a comprehensive two-year rotational program within Nuveen's Real Asset team. During the two rotational program, associates will gain exposure to origination of new investments as well as portfolio management and surveillance activities across the firm's existing private equity investment portfolios including infrastructure private equity funds, co-investments, direct equity, and preferred security investments. The specific team the associate will be joining will be dependent on business need.
Two-Year Program Exposure
Investment Origination & Due Diligence:
- Assist in underwriting and management of direct equity and equity-like investments by working with senior deal team members to execute due diligence including modeling and preparing investment committee materials
- Screen and underwrite limited partnership commitments with external infrastructure fund managers through sector analysis, fund manager comparisons, and track record assessment
- Support co-investment evaluation across all infrastructure subsectors including transportation, transmission, renewable energy, storage, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure
Portfolio Management & Analysis:
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on existing infrastructure portfolio
- Assist in portfolio activities including portfolio reviews, market research, rating agency analysis, sponsor evaluation, and investment modifications
- Research and analyze macro and portfolio trends to help drive investment goals and portfolio construction
Client & Business Support:
- Prepare portfolio materials, presentations, and investment memoranda for internal business partners and external clients
- Maintain investment performance databases and files
- Work with senior team members to ensure all legal, compliance, and accounting requirements are met
Development Opportunities
- Virtual Wall Street Prep Financial Modeling course within first 6 months
- Comprehensive exposure to infrastructure investment lifecycle across two 12-month rotations
- Development of specialized knowledge in alternative investments and infrastructure sectors
- Direct mentorship from senior investment professionals
Requirements
Required Experience:
- Must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree or higher prior to the program's start date
Desired Experience & Skills:
- Strong MS Excel modeling skills and demonstrated aptitude for financial analysis
- Knowledge and interest in infrastructure and energy investment markets
- Strong accounting and finance foundation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented mindset in a performance-based environment
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-09-23Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement plans, a pension, and matching contributions are emphasized as signature strengths that materially bolster long-term savings. Complimentary advisory resources and a retiree healthcare savings program further reinforce retirement preparedness.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave and caregiver leave are paired with adoption/surrogacy assistance and back-up child/elder care. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and tutoring resources signal a family-friendly design.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, strong dental and vision coverage, and automatic life and disability insurance are offered. Wellness resources, mental health support, and tax-advantaged accounts enhance overall health security.
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Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, weʼve delivered it for millions of people—and weʼre not done yet. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. And weʼre hiring. When you work at TIAA, youʼre making a difference in the lives of our clients. Weʼre always on the lookout for great people to become part of our coalition of champions and are committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices as we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team today in the fight to help more people to and through retirement.
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