Sr Director, Derivatives Strategy and Trading

The Derivatives Strategies & Trading Senior Director will be responsible for structuring and execution of hedging and yield enhancement strategies across asset classes for internal and institutional clients. They will problem solve, advise and work closely with Nuveen public market portfolio managers, private market investment officers, as well as the TIAA General Account’s CIO office. The Senior Director will also be responsible for assisting the head of derivatives in broadening the desk’s client base and commercializing the desk’s derivatives trading and structuring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the head of the Derivatives Desk with all aspects of the business, from operational processes, audit/compliance to structuring and trading of FX and derivatives products

• Products traded will include interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps, inflation swaps, interest rate and FX options, structured credit (e.g., CDX tranches), and FX swaps

• Will work closely with and support the Nuveen Global Fixed Income investment team as well as the private side of the business, including Private Placements, Real Estate, Real Assets, and the TIAA General Account

• Develop a clear understanding of all hedging related activity across Nuveen's business and including the roles, responsibilities and workflows of internal business teams and external service providers

• Liaise with portfolio management and distribution to communicate how hedges / derivatives are performing

• Drive derivatives related strategy work in partnership with NEFI Investor Relations with a focus on creation of operationally sustainable recommendations that align with desired business outcomes

• Lead administration and development of framework, socialization, and overall process around evaluating new derivatives opportunities 

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CFA preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Related Skills

Algorithmic Trading, Asset Class Expertise, Bond Mathematics, Business Process Improvement, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Data Engineering/Analytics, Digital Savviness, Financial Markets, Financial Risk Management, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Trading Best Execution, Trading Strategies

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-04-10

Base Pay Range: $131,300/yr. - $190,000/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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Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

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