Authorised Manager, Operations, AVP, Based in Luxembourg

Overview of the Role

The Authorised Manager will lead the day-to-day running of Nuveen Asset Management Europe S.à r.l. a Luxembourg MiFID firm authorized for Distribution of Funds, Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. The candidate will also support with the coordination of international projects led by the OCOO.

This is a key hire and requires the person in the role to engage with directors, key business stakeholders and international colleagues.  The successful candidate will implement and oversee processes, play a key role in oversight and provide broader business support. Nuveen Asset Management Europe S.à r.l. is a strategically important entity for the business with branches in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands  and its expected growth will provide further growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Support the Day-to-Day Running of Nuveen Asset Management Europe S.à r.l.

Company governance

• Be one of the Authorised Manager responsible for administration, domiciliation, complaints handling as well as finance and IT

• Oversight and monitoring of distribution related marketing and product governance activities undertaken by the Company and its branches

• Member of dedicated governance committees monitoring the activities undertaken by the Company and its branches

Branch oversight

• Coordinate and supervise the activities performed within the branches

• Regularly visit the network of the Company’s branches

• Implement firm expansion plans in Europe

Coordination of international ad hoc strategy, operations or regulatory-driven projects

• Planning  and management of projects by defining goals, setting timelines and resolving roadblocks

• Gather and analyse information, formulate hypotheses and develop and communicate recommendations

• Provide businesses with facts and analyses that outline solutions and drive change. Identify gaps, design and implement robust and scalable processes impacting various parts of the organisation

• Development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and efficiency

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required

• Significant experience in financial services in the investment fund industry or with strategic or financial consultants

• Strong relationship building attributes based around mutual respect and the strength of character to be able to present issues assertively but constructively

• The ability to act under their own initiative and be able to influence a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, in order to achieve their objectives

• Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills

• A strong problem solving/analytical mind-set

• Advanced English skills - another European language is an advantage

Competencies Required

• Confidence and desire to take responsibility for deliverables

• Excellent attention to detail

• Results, deadline and quality driven

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

• Strong desire and willingness to develop and add value

• Ability to define and streamline processes in a rational and accessible way

• Adaptability and commercial awareness

• Use own initiative to identify problems and deliver solutions to meet deadlines

• Customer focus and team work

• Act in line with Nuveen’s Values

CSSF registration required: Yes

Related Skills

Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Detail-Oriented, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Messaging Effectiveness, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Project Management, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking

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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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