TIAA

2026 Early Talent Rotational Program: Nuveen Business Intelligence

Chicago, IL, USA Full time
Rotational Program - Nuveen Asset Managemnt
The Rotational Program - Nuveen Asset Managemnt Analyst participates in a comprehensive rotational program that combines senior leadership interaction and cross-business experience with real life situations and projects. This job works with financial services technology platforms and tools and learns techniques, disciplines and processes to become more familiar with financial services. Each rotation is designed to improve business knowledge and build an overall understanding of the company. This job is assigned a mentor who provides ongoing coaching and feedback.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Gains knowledge across various business functions to help discover which role fits best.
  • Develops skills and gains experience to ensure a successful career at TIAA.
  • Executes project activities by understanding objectives, meeting time lines and communicating results.
  • Assists in preparing information and research materials, including Powerpoint presentations.
  • Takes notes during meetings and provides to team members.
  • Researches and gathers documentation as directed by colleagues.
  • Shadows multiple office jobs and trains in a variety of function-related tasks.
  • Takes notes during meetings and provides to team members.
  • Utilizes academic knowledge, skills and experience to apply tactics and strategies to solve real business challenges.
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience
  • No Experience Required
Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
5IC

Additional Information For Posting

Overview: The Business Intelligence Rotational Associate will gain comprehensive exposure to strategic aspects of Nuveen's investment business through three distinct rotations. This program develops future leaders who can drive business strategy, product innovation, and operational excellence across the organization. 

Key Rotation Areas

  • Business Strategy 

  • Responsible Investing 

  • Product Strategy 

  • Business Management 

  • Client Experience 

Sample Projects Include

  • Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and business intelligence to support strategic initiatives 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement responsible investing frameworks and ESG integration strategies 

  • Support product development, positioning, and go-to-market strategies 

  • Assist with business management processes, operational improvements, and governance initiatives 

  • Contribute to enhancing client experience and engagement strategies 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree or higher prior to the program's start date 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Participation in TIAA’s Summer Associate Internship Program  

  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 

  • Demonstrated interest in investment management and business strategy 

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions 

Development Opportunities

  • Virtual Wall Street Prep Financial Modeling course within first 6 months 

  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives 

  • Development of deep industry knowledge across multiple business functions 

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-12-13

Base Pay Range: $80,000/yr - $85,000/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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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.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

Accessibility Support

TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 

If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: 

Phone: (800) 842-2755

Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org

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TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.

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