The TIAA Product & Business Development Rotational Program offers an exciting mix of strategically aligned assignments, professional development, and the ability to experience many facets of our organization during the two-year program. The environment is fast-paced, challenging, and full of growth opportunities. Candidates can expect to complete three rotational assignments within key areas of our Product & Business Development Organizations such as Retirement Products, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, and Business Development & Product Implementation. Associates will build cross-functional proficiency by learning the techniques, disciplines and processes that deliver the highest quality results to our customers.

Rotation 1: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months)

• Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers.

• Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams.

• Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy.

• Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts.

Rotation 2: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months)

• Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers.

• Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams.

• Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy.

• Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts.

Rotation 3: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months)

• Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers.

• Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams.

• Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy.

• Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in TIAA’s Summer Associate Internship Program

• Background in financial services

Additional Requirements:

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

Desired Skills:

• Analytical Thinking

• Research

• Microsoft Apps (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint)

• Project Management

• Problem Solving

• Written & Verbal Communication

• Data Analysis (SQL, Python, Tableau)

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.

Privacy Notices

For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here.

For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here.

For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here.

For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.

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.

Read more about your rights and view government notices here.