2027 Early Talent Internship: Nuveen Chief Investment Office (CIO)
TIAA / Nuveen · Chicago, United States +1 · 1d ago
Intern
Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:
- Comprehensive training modules
- Executive speaker series
- Educational workshops
- Mentorship programs
- Cohort-based learning experiences
This position provides exposure to key business divisions including Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management.
Key Roles and Duties
- Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes
- Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects, contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making
- Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams
- Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence, competitive analysis, and supporting documentation that advances business objectives
- Immerse yourself in professional development opportunities through exclusive access to executive speaker series, specialized training programs, and networking events designed to accelerate your career trajectory
- Explore diverse career pathways by working alongside professionals across multiple departments and gaining hands-on experience in various business functions
- Build comprehensive industry expertise while developing deep knowledge of TIAA's culture, values, and position within the financial services landscape
Educational Requirements
- High School Preferred
Work Experience
- No Experience Required
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
2IC
POSITION SUMMARY:
The 10-week summer internship program is designed to challenge students by providing opportunities to provide hand-on experiences, skills training and valuable professional networking to assist students with identifying and building on their career interests. This role gains experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, exploring business-specific tasks, and working closely with cross-functional groups to better understand the Nuveen businesses.
The program includes a robust training and onboarding program followed by our ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and cohort engagement activities, as well as direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors and previous interns.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
You will have the opportunity to work in one of the below exciting business areas including but not limited to:
Client Portfolio Management - Chicago
Client Portfolio Management (CPM) is an expert portion of our investment teams working in partnership with and across distribution channels in support of new business development, relationship growth, and client retention. The team is organized by asset class, providing specialized expertise within municipals, taxable fixed income, equities, and public real assets.
Client Portfolio Management professionals demonstrate Nuveen’s investment expertise through specialized representations of our research and investment capabilities, competitive product positioning, and timely market perspectives.
Client Portfolio Managers act as market-facing proxies for the portfolio management team, communicating investment strategy, process, and results to clients and prospects, thereby enabling PMs to focus the majority of their time on portfolio management.
Nuveen Green Capital - Darien, CT or New York City
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of business operations, technology, and sustainable finance with Nuveen Green Capital's Operations team. NGC specializes in C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, which provides long-term, fixed-rate funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in commercial buildings.
You'll work on a diverse portfolio of business analytics projects designed to enhance operational efficiency and leverage technology and automation. Your responsibilities may include cleaning and enriching databases, researching emerging technologies like PowerApps and AI for operations improvement, creating business analytics dashboards in Tableau on topics such as audit and stakeholder engagement, extracting data from loan documents, and refining NGC's database related to C-PACE program operational details across different markets.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, has strong analytical skills, is curious about technology and automation, and wants to contribute to the clean energy transition through improved operational infrastructure. You'll gain exposure to sustainable finance while developing skills in business analytics, data management, and process optimization. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about making operations more efficient and impactful in the green building finance space.
Taxable Fixed Income Research, Investment Grade - Charlotte or New York City
This internship provides direct exposure to institutional fixed income research and analysis. You'll work closely with senior research analysts supporting investment decisions for our investment grade taxable fixed income portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include updating financial models, assisting with quarterly presentations, taking detailed notes during management meetings and conference calls, and providing analytical support on various research projects. You'll gain hands-on experience with credit analysis, industry research, and the investment decision-making process.
This role is perfect for someone interested in fixed income markets and institutional asset management. You'll be based in either Charlotte or New York and work directly with experienced analysts on real investment research that impacts portfolio decisions. It's an excellent opportunity to develop both technical analytical skills and professional communication abilities in a fast-paced investment environment.
Private Fixed Income – Charlotte or New York City
The Private Placements team offers hands-on experience supporting the origination, execution, and management of private debt and equity transactions. As an intern, you'll work directly with senior investment professionals to analyze investment opportunities across a diverse range of asset classes including fixed income, equity, derivatives, and alternative investments.
During this internship, you'll develop essential skills in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and transaction execution while drafting key materials such as private placement memorandums, investor presentations, and market updates. You'll help evaluate relative value, establish asset allocation strategies, and track portfolio performance across private placement portfolios. This internship provides valuable exposure to live transactions and client-facing business initiatives, allowing you to participate in due diligence sessions and contribute to portfolio management decisions.
This experience offers an excellent foundation in alternative investments while developing both technical finance capabilities and client relationship skills that will enhance your versatility as a finance professional at Nuveen.
Additional Requirements
- Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between December 2027– June 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-10-21Base Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hrActual 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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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
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.
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