Director, Assistant Portfolio Manager

Job Overview

The Assistant Portfolio Management holds responsibility for Nuveen Farmland REIT (FREIT), the Wealth Channel’s first ever semi‑liquid farmland fund. The role oversees strategic and tactical allocations, acquisitions, asset management, leverage strategy, and overall investor and fund relations. As a recognized subject matter expert in farmland investments, the Manager ensures accurate financial analysis, investor reporting, presentations, and prospective investor marketing and due diligence.

The position works closely with national and regional farmland offices and the broader Nuveen organization for distribution, product, research, finance and marketing.

Guides implementation of the investment strategy (acquisitions, operations, and dispositions) to align with investment guidelines. Drives investor communications, develops management and financial reports, and organizes regular board and investor meetings. Stays informed of natural capital industry, market and research as well as competitive fund analyses to stay well‑informed and ahead of trends. Supports fund‑raising and investor relations efforts including capital raising strategy, annual investor conference, advisory committee meetings, DDQ and RFP review, investor on‑site meetings, and ongoing investor relations management.

Maintains and grows relationships with natural capital management industry experts, strategic partners, investors and fiduciaries. Evaluates proprietary financial models to monitor and analyze financial performance of the natural capital portfolio, potential new investments, and financing. Leads ongoing valuations, reviews strategies for maximizing value, and develops hold/sell analysis in partnership with the assigned sector team. Monitors and communicates key performance metrics and operational challenges to management.

Guides development of annual budgets and long‑term management plans for investment portfolios. Oversees annual appraisal processes, facilitates selection of appraisers, evaluates information requests, and communicates results to investors. Conducts advanced analyses as needed and develops quarterly and annual management/financial reports. Facilitates organization of periodic board meetings, quarterly conference calls, and other investor meetings. Consults on corporate strategy initiatives and development of investment management tools.

Minimum 5 years of farmland investment experience; 7 years preferred. Deep familiarity with farmland fundamentals including land valuation, agricultural operations, and appraisal processes. Proven experience in the wealth channel, including familiarity with semi‑liquid or interval fund structures such as non‑traded REITs. Comfortable in client‑facing environments, fielding due diligence inquiries from sophisticated investors and wealth advisors. Experience preparing DDQs, RFPs, investor reports, and performance presentations tailored to wealth channel audiences.

Strong financial modeling skills and ability to evaluate complex portfolios and monitor fund‑level performance metrics. Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex investment data into clear narratives for diverse audiences. Track record of cross‑functional collaboration across distribution, product, research, finance, and marketing teams.

• Asset/Investment Modeling
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication, Consultative Communication, Executive Presence
• Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling
• Investor Relationship Management
• Market/Industry Dynamics, Natural Capital Investments, Portfolio Management

Base Pay Range: $163,600/yr – $195,000/yr. Actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, time in role, internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include participation in incentive programs linked to performance (annual discretionary incentive programs, non‑annual sales incentive plans, or other non‑annual incentive plans).

Sedentary work.

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