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2026 Early Talent Rotational Program: Nuveen Sales & Distribution

Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Date Posted:
Salary:
Base Pay Range: $80,000/yr - $85,000/yr
Job Posting End Date:
2025-09-23-07:00
Job ID:
R250900277
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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

Overview: The Sales and Distribution Rotational Associate will develop expertise in client relationship management, investment product sales, and distribution strategies across multiple client segments. This program prepares future sales and relationship management professionals to effectively serve Nuveen's diverse client base. 

Key Rotation Areas: 

  • Global Wealth 

  • Global Institutional 

  • Nuveen Retirement Investing 

  • Global Sales & Advisor Development 

  • Consultant Relations 

Responsibilities: 

  • Support relationship management teams in servicing institutional and wealth management clients 

  • Assist with preparation of client presentations, investment proposals, and marketing materials 

  • Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and client needs to identify sales opportunities 

  • Contribute to consultant relationship management and RFP responses 

  • Support advisor education and development initiatives 

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  

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

  • Client-centric mindset and relationship-building capabilities 

  • Analytical skills and attention to detail 

  • Interest in investment sales, distribution, and client relationship management 

Development Opportunities: 

  • Completion of Series 7 and 66 licensing during first rotation 

  • Direct exposure to client-facing roles across wealth and institutional segments 

  • Development of product knowledge and consultative sales skills 

 

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.

See our full Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination statement below. 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

Drug and Smoking Policy

TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace. Please see our Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Policy to learn more.

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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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