Talent & Learning Specialist – International Based in London

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives.  Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future.  For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com 

Overview of the Role  

The Talent Specialist plays a key role in supporting both Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development (L&D) functions globally. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, data-driven, and passionate about enhancing talent processes. It sits at the center of recruitment operations and learning programs, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates, employees, and stakeholders. 
 
This position manages various aspects of the hiring process, including candidate assessment, interview coordination across multiple time zones, and employment contract management for operations in over 26 countries. Additionally, it supports training coordination, compliance tracking, and reporting to foster employee development. The role provides broad exposure to talent management within a dynamic, global organization by engaging in both recruitment and learning initiatives. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Talent Acquisition Support 

• Candidate Assessment: Review and evaluate candidate applications, conducting research, mapping, shortlisting, and initial screenings. 

• Interview Coordination: Schedule complex interviews across multiple time zones, ensuring a smooth process for candidates and interviewers. 

• Employment Contracts: Prepare and manage employment contracts, ensuring compliance with local regulations in over 26 countries. 

• Pre-Employment Screening: Oversee background checks and right-to-work verifications, maintaining accuracy and adherence to legal standards. 

• Data Analysis: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and optimize hiring strategies. 

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors and oversee the onboarding of new suppliers. 

• Reporting: Maintain recruitment trackers and generate reports on hiring activity, time-to-fill metrics, and candidate experience. 

• Early Talent Programs: Support early talent recruitment initiatives, including summer internship and graduate programs. 

Learning & Development Support 

• Training Coordination: Schedule training sessions, managing logistics across various time zones. 

• Data Analysis: Analyze training data to identify engagement trends, skill gaps, and opportunities for program enhancements. 

• Career Development Initiatives: Assist in planning and executing career development programs, including mentorship opportunities. 

• Communication: Coordinate communications related to L&D programs, ensuring employees are informed about available learning opportunities. 

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required 

• Experience in supporting a busy recruitment team; gained ideally in Financial or Professional services sector  

• Word & PowerPoint & Advanced Excel Skills essential   

• Experience of working with workday is essential  

• Enjoys having autonomy and taking responsibility for deliverables 

• Experience of producing market intelligence reporting on regular basis.  

• Experience of working with an international team  

Competencies Required 

• Detail focused, able to effectively and efficiently process materials and tasks/actions  

• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines  

• Strong work ethic & can-do attitude 

• Organized approach to work with an attention to detail 

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills  

• Adaptability and commercial awareness