VP, Wealth Alternatives Product Manager

The VP, Wealth Alternatives Product Manager will support the product lifecycle for Nuveen’s real estate wealth offerings, including non-traded REITs, 1031/DST program and other semi-liquid structures. This visible role will support product management, execute on go-to-market initiatives, and serve as a product subject matter expert for distribution and internal partners. The role requires strong real estate and tax-aware investment knowledge, competitive and market intelligence, financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives that support product execution, stakeholder engagement, AUM generation and P&L management.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the ongoing product lifecycle for real estate wealth offerings, including product execution, enhancements, and positioning
• Own day-to-day product management for a specified product lineup, including stakeholder communication, reporting, and issue resolution
• Lead competitive, market and regulatory intelligence to inform product strategy, positioning, training, and enhancements
• Serve as a subject matter expert for distribution, investment, marketing, operations and other stakeholders, supporting education, due diligence, and client engagement
• Support go-to-market execution, including advisor communications, training, product adoption initiatives, and market penetration efforts
• Create clear, concise materials that synthesize product, market, and performance information for internal and external audiences
• Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics and recommend improvements to senior management and cross-functional partners
• Contribute to product ideation and development by partnering with investment and product teams to evaluate market opportunities and new offering concepts

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

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, institutional allocation, product development/management, or alternatives
• Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred, or willingness to obtain within 120 days from start date

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in investment banking, consulting, institutional allocation, product development/management, or alternatives
• CFA or CAIA designation strongly preferred
• Technical proficiency of real estate, tax-deferral/ 1031 programs, and semi-liquid structures, including ’33 Act and exempt offerings
• Strong market intelligence, financial acumen, and ability to translate competitive dynamics into actionable product strategy
• Experience supporting product development, product positioning, stakeholder education, and client-facing materials
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences
• Collaborative self-starter with very high attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities across teams and product lines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Anticipated Posting End Date:

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.

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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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