Overview of the Role
Given the growth of the UK business, an opportunity has arisen for a Sales Associate to support the UK distribution team within Nuveen’s Institutional sales team. As the team expands, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a collegiate environment to help drive sales and deliver a purposeful client experience. The distribution team works closely with institutional investors, their investment advisors, as well as financial institutions and platforms.
The role offers an opportunity to work with the largest institutional investors, across the broadest possible set of investment products. The successful candidate will also be able to build on their experience through training in product knowledge, process & systems, and relationship management skills.
Key responsibilities
Understand current and new client relationships, their asset allocation preferences and assist the sales team with upcoming trends and investment behaviours through market research via industry databases (e.g. Mandatewire, pensionfundsonline and Preqin);
Support sales and consultant leads with meeting preparation for external clients (collating background information on previous meetings and prospect/client information);
Oversee the coordination of key meetings / events with clients and prospects, attending relevant meetings
Support client and consultant requests and manage client communications efforts, where necessary
Coordinate the Request for Proposal process, working with investment affiliates to cover breadth of investment products and solutions;
Maintain and improve client / internal information in CRM tool (Salesforce) and across various databases and systems;
Proactively identify new business opportunities and stay abreast of incumbent manager searches;
Develop strong internal relationships with portfolio managers, product specialists and other teams globally to enhance delivery of our services to clients;
Assist with the preparation of business planning and strategy materials to communicate our UK distribution plan internally;
Create and maintain prospect and consultant information instrumental to the success of the team
Standard reporting and data management across the business channels and management;
Work closely with the marketing team on client events and social media, and new product initiatives
Pro-actively suggest improvements to processes and systems
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal skills
Strong skills in MS Office product suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required
Professional and industrious attitude, possessing energy and confidence to complete projects with limited supervision
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
Take initiative and develop solutions for solving problems
Interact and communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of management, including executive management of the firm, as well as external clients
Ability to handle large volumes of work and prioritize appropriately, meet tight deadlines, and possess strong attention to detail
Utilize qualitative and quantitative tools to analyse, synthesize and interpret information, and communicate it clearly and succinctly
Coordinate various data and information into effective messaging that resonates with internal and external clients
Possess a partnership mind-set and engage with teams across the firm
Self-motivated, team player with strong work ethic
Ability to build relationships across global teams
Asset management background preferred
This role does not require a regulated designation.
Related SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Drives for Results, Executive Presence, Influence, Market Research Competitive Analysis, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Practice Management Strategy, Sales_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce) and database management
- Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
- Proactive initiative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interact confidently with all levels of management and external clients
- Ability to handle large volumes of work, prioritize, meet tight deadlines, and strong attention to detail
- Ability to use qualitative and quantitative tools to analyse and interpret information
- Ability to coordinate data into effective messaging for internal and external clients
- Partnership mindset and ability to engage with teams across the firm
- Self-motivated, team player with strong work ethic
- Asset management background
TIAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TIAA and has not been reviewed or approved by TIAA.
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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.
TIAA Insights
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
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