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 

Overview of the Role: 

We are looking for a Senior Associate, Private Placements Investing to contribute to originating and managing non-publicly traded (senior) debt investments. Working independently under limited supervision, the successful individual will be responsible for investments in high-quality private placement securities and/or investments in a wide variety of private placement securities, including corporate investment grade, project finance, private Asset Backed Securities and credit tenant loan transactions in the UK and Europe. 

The Nuveen Private Placement team invests on behalf of TIAA and other clients in private credit.  The team manages a portfolio over $66bn and invests around $9bn annually *.  Investment professionals on the Nuveen Private Placement team specialize in corporate investment grade, project finance, private ABS, and credit tenant loan transactions. 

Key responsibilities:   

• Evaluates a variety of investment grade privately placed investment opportunities that encompass various industry sectors and deal structures. 

• Analyzes, structures, prices and manages large and/or complex transactions and presents recommendations to credit committee as part of a deal team. 

• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis used in the underwriting process. 

• Monitors a portfolio of investments, prepares credit update memos and makes recommendations (buy, sell and hold) to portfolio managers. 

• Coordinates investment process with other functional areas within the company (Legal, Portfolio Managers, etc.). 

• Manages investments in high-quality private placement securities and/or investments in a wide variety of private placement securities, including investment and non-investment grade securities, in accordance with defined investment objectives and parameters, while also supporting the origination of investments. 

• Maintains an asset allocation approach to enhance investment performance and maximize returns while appropriately balancing risk, analyzing economic/industry forecasts as well as investment approaches and risk scenarios to formulate recommendations for asset allocation. 

• Analyzes economic, industry and company data, and develops detailed financial models to support investment decisions. 

• Assists in maintaining relationships with deal sponsors, investment banks, investment funds, and other deal flow sources. 

Qualifications & Experience Required  

• Strong experience in private credit or project finance in infrastructure 

• Experience in Bloomberg, Excel and Microsoft Suite 

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field 

• MBA or CFA preferred 

• Fluency in English + another European language 

Competencies Required 

• Adaptability and commercial awareness with client focus 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and inter-personal skills 

• Experience of working across a global business and maintaining relationships with colleagues in different jurisdictions.  

Additional Information 

This role requires no​ regulatory designation. 

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Nuveen 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. Please contact ta@nuveenglobal.com should you require any assistance. 

* As of 01/05/2025