Overview

The Private Infrastructure Rotational Associate will participate in a comprehensive two-year rotational program within Nuveen's Real Asset team. During the two rotational program, associates will gain exposure to origination of new investments as well as portfolio management and surveillance activities across the firm's existing private equity investment portfolios including infrastructure private equity funds, co-investments, direct equity, and preferred security investments. The specific team the associate will be joining will be dependent on business need.

Two-Year Program Exposure

Investment Origination & Due Diligence:

• Assist in underwriting and management of direct equity and equity-like investments by working with senior deal team members to execute due diligence including modeling and preparing investment committee materials
• Screen and underwrite limited partnership commitments with external infrastructure fund managers through sector analysis, fund manager comparisons, and track record assessment
• Support co-investment evaluation across all infrastructure subsectors including transportation, transmission, renewable energy, storage, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure

Portfolio Management & Analysis:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on existing infrastructure portfolio
• Assist in portfolio activities including portfolio reviews, market research, rating agency analysis, sponsor evaluation, and investment modifications
• Research and analyze macro and portfolio trends to help drive investment goals and portfolio construction

Client & Business Support:

• Prepare portfolio materials, presentations, and investment memoranda for internal business partners and external clients
• Maintain investment performance databases and files
• Work with senior team members to ensure all legal, compliance, and accounting requirements are met

Development Opportunities

• Virtual Wall Street Prep Financial Modeling course within first 6 months
• Comprehensive exposure to infrastructure investment lifecycle across two 12-month rotations
• Development of specialized knowledge in alternative investments and infrastructure sectors
• Direct mentorship from senior investment professionals

Requirements

Required Experience:

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

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Strong MS Excel modeling skills and demonstrated aptitude for financial analysis
• Knowledge and interest in infrastructure and energy investment markets
• Strong accounting and finance foundation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset in a performance-based environment

Company Overview

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.

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Accessibility Support

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Phone: (800) 842-2755

Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org

Drug and Smoking Policy

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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.

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