Market Risk Officer -Nuveen Investment Risk

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives.  Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future.  For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

As a “2nd Line of Defense” function, the position is responsible for overseeing investment risk management in the United States for Nuveen Real Estate, the successful candidate will be an advisor to the Nuveen Real Estate business partners and leadership teams and serve as a subject matter expert to Nuveen Risk leadership and governance committees. Leading a small team of Investment Risk Managers, the candidate will primarily be responsible for investment risk oversight and reporting, risk governance and leadership in the U.S. for both private real estate equity and debt investments.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and manage the U.S. Real Estate Investment Risk Management team

• Provide independent investment risk oversight, advice, and challenges on new product strategies, portfolio construction, investment selection, performance monitoring and other investment related controls

• Develop investment risk management processes under Nuveen’s global risk framework, maintain standard operating procedures, embed appropriate risk management systems and models, drive best practice in risk management reporting and solutions

• Actively participate in the product governance process, providing investment risk expertise in the design and execution of new product initiatives

• Represent Investment Risk in the U.S. Real Estate investment committee and provide effective risk oversight on the Real Estate investment activities in the U.S.

• Assist as a SME in global investment risk assessment, quantification, and reporting

• Conduct regular meetings with portfolio managers to assess fund risks and report findings to the Nuveen Real Estate Risk Management Committee

• Monitor and report on the compliance with risk limits and fund guidelines throughout the investment process and product lifecycles

• Review and sign off investment risk disclosures in fund legal documents, including Prospectus and Private Placement Memorandums

• Deliver informative and timely risk reporting, including but not limited to key risk indicators, risk dashboards and reports, and escalate risk issues to the Global Head of Real Estate Investment Risk Management

• Coordinate and contribute to Global Real estate oversight activities, including emerging risk assessment and cross-regional risk initiatives and projects

Educational Requirements:

• University (Degree) Preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work.

Career Level:

9PL

Required Experience:

• 5+ years experience in Real Estate Risk Management, Research, Portfolio Management, Underwriting and/or Surveillance.

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years experience in Real Estate Risk Management, Research, Portfolio Management, Underwriting and/or Surveillance.

• Experience managing team members

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, or related fields

• Master’s degree or other applicable post-graduate qualification (e.g. CFA, CAIA)

• Experience in credit risk underwriting, surveillance, and reporting

• A team player with a demonstrable track record of collaboration

• Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills

• A self-starter and result-oriented leader

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Related Skills

Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis/Analytics, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, TIAA Products/Services Acumen

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-02-28

Base Pay Range: $172,800/yr - $269,500/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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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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