2027 Early Talent Internship: TIAA Enterprise Analytics
TIAA / Nuveen · Charlotte, 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 Overview
This is a 10-week summer internship program designed to challenge students by providing hands-on experience, skills training, and professional networking opportunities to help them identify and build on their career interests. Interns gain exposure to the company and financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, working on business-specific tasks, and collaborating closely with cross-functional groups to better understand TIAA and Nuveen's businesses.
The program includes an onboarding process followed by an ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and engagement activities, along with direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors, and previous interns.
Throughout the 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 also 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.
Analytics Team Focus
Your Future in Data Analytics and Strategy Starts Here
Your summer at the intersection of strategy, data, and insights – working directly alongside the teams that are shaping how millions of Americans build financial security. Welcome to the TIAA Enterprise Analytics Summer Internship, where real projects, real mentorship, and real momentum come together in one transformative 10-week experience.
What Makes This Program Different
You'll be immersed in a curriculum built to accelerate your growth from day one:
- Executive Speaker Series — Hear directly from the leaders driving strategy across TIAA's Wealth Management business
- Hands-On Training Modules — Build real, transferable skills in financial services
- Cohort-Based Learning — Grow alongside a talented community of peers who will become your professional network for years to come
- Dedicated Mentorship — Work side-by-side with experienced professionals invested in your development
- Specialized Workshops — Sharpen the technical and strategic skills that set top performers apart
The Retirement Strategy & TIAA Enterprise Analytics (RS & TEA) team leverages data-driven insights to solve complex business problems and drive strategic decision-making across TIAA. Its mission is to transform raw data into actionable intelligence that enhances customer experiences, optimizes business operations, and supports evidence-based strategic initiatives.
Interns will spend strategically aligned analytics and strategy projects.
Opportunities include:
- Business Intelligence & Reporting – developing dashboards, automated reports, and data visualizations that provide stakeholders with real-time business insights
- Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning – building statistical models and algorithms to forecast trends, identify patterns, and support predictive decision-making
- Data Engineering & Management – working with data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting infrastructure that enables advanced analytics
- Client Analytics & Insights – analyzing client behavior, preferences, and journeys to drive personalization and improve client satisfaction
- Retirement Strategy & Execution – supporting long-term Retirement Solutions planning, translating enterprise priorities into executable programs, roadmaps, governance routines, and measurable outcomes across the three Retirement pillars
- TRAC Strategy & Consultant Support – supporting enterprise B2C strategy, consultant and distribution priorities, participant experience initiatives, and pilots or test-and-learn efforts that inform the strategic evolution of the business
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Summer Associates will work on strategically aligned analytics and strategy projects. They will collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and cross-functional partners while building technical expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, business intelligence, and evidence-based decision-making.
Additional key roles and duties may include:
- Gathering, cleaning, validating, and analyzing data to answer business questions and support client and participant outcomes
- Building and enhancing dashboards, recurring reports, data visualizations, and analytical tools using SQL, Python/R, Excel, and BI platforms
- Applying descriptive statistics and exploratory analysis to identify trends, patterns, performance drivers, and improvement opportunities
- Documenting data sources, metric definitions, analytical methods, assumptions, and quality checks to improve consistency and trust in results
- Translating analytical findings into clear business insights, recommendations, and presentation materials for technical and nontechnical audiences
- Supporting predictive modeling, experimentation, and pilot measurement by defining hypotheses, performance indicators, and evaluation approaches
- Collaborating with analytics, product, distribution, operations, digital, marketing, advice, and wealth partners to clarify requirements and deliver actionable analyses
- Supporting Retirement Solutions and TRAC five-year planning through targeted market research, competitive intelligence, client insights, and analytics-backed prioritization
- Contributing to strategy roadmaps, governance materials, executive updates, and tracking of milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and outcomes
- Participating in professional development, networking, and exposure to analytical career pathways across the enterprise
Preferred Skills
Preferred Majors: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related quantitative fields
Technical Skills:
- SQL – writes basic to intermediate queries for data extraction and manipulation
- Programming – uses basic Python or R scripting for data analysis and automation
- Statistics – applies descriptive statistics and exploratory techniques to analyze patterns and trends
- BI and productivity tools – creates accurate visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms
Core Competencies:
- Problem-solving, curiosity, and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication with technical and nontechnical audiences
- Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a cross-functional environment
- Interest in financial services, analytics, business intelligence, and responsible uses of emerging technology
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:
2026-10-23Base 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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