Advisor Consultant - Alternative Investments

The Alternatives Business Development job directs the sales and distribution efforts for the Alternatives Investments products across wealth channels in a specific geographic region. Under limited supervision, this job manages large projects and processes to maintain relationships with both current and prospective clients and to ensure the organization's offerings are well-positioned within the market and communicated consistently to relevant firms. This job also partners with the organization's Sales team to further efforts to sell and market the Alternatives Investments offerings by the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Raises capital for Nuveen’s Alternative Strategies primarily within the Wealth Channels, including Wirehouses, Private Bank, Independent & Regional Broker-Dealer, RIA and Family Office.
• Presents the enterprise's Alternative capabilities to Financial Advisors and Investors to attract new clients and reach operational objectives.
• Partners with multiple channel sales teams within the enterprise to implement best sales practices and to ensure excellent service for clients.
• Educates the organization's Generalist Sales Team on the available Alternative strategies to help market and sell Alternatives offerings.
• Manages the Alternative Sales pipeline for an assigned region.
• Develops relationships with prospect firms within the private wealth channels in an effort to expand Alternative Strategies client portfolio.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

FINRA Registrations

• SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the investment management industry specifically within business development in the Alternative Investments space
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the investment management industry specifically within business development in the Alternative Investments space
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; Masters, CFA or CAIA a plus
• Experience marketing into private wealth channels (wire house, private banks, broker-dealers, RIAs) is preferred
• Prior experience in real estate, private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds or private credit
• Strong organizational, relationship management, communications and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision

Related Skills

Alternative Investments, Business Development, Capital Markets, Client Relationship Management, Consultative Communication, Data-Based Decision Making, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Practice Management Strategy, Sales Process Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-10-27

Base Pay Range: $150,000/yr - $200,000/yr

Actual 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

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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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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