Analyst, Stewardship

This role combines sustainable investment research and analysis with direct company interaction, giving you a central part in how Nuveen implements environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives across its portfolios. This role will develop deep sector expertise, build relationships with portfolio companies, and help shape voting positions and engagement priorities.

• Manage end-to-end proxy voting execution for companies within their sector coverage.
• Analyze proxy statements, third-party research and other relevant materials to conduct a case-by-case assessment of ballot items against Nuveen’s voting guidelines.
• Identify situations outside the scope, or that may require deviation from, standard guidelines. Document rationale to support voting decisions and ensure votes are cast accurately and on time ahead of deadlines.
• Contribute research and analysis to support stewardship voting escalation strategies and thematic initiatives.
• Coordinate with covering analyst on non-routine and contested items to ensure alignment and that votes are executed in the best interest of clients.
• Monitor relevant market trends for emerging governance and sustainability issues that may warrant policy or process updates that contribute to the ongoing review and refinement of Nuveen’s proxy voting program.

• Support Nuveen’s structured engagement program, prioritizing targets based on relevant issues such as materiality, ownership and sustainability or governance risk factors.
• Prepare materials ahead of meetings, lead direct dialogue with company management, boards, and investor relations teams on governance, climate, human capital, and other stewardship priorities.
• Take detailed meeting notes, track engagement outcomes, company responsiveness and other requirements consistent with stewardship priorities.
• Contribute to the development of Nuveen’s enterprise engagement program by helping refine existing initiatives and develop new ones based on business needs and client demand.

• University (Degree) Preferred

• No Experience Required

5IC

• 1 to 3 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree; coursework or interest in finance, business, sustainability, or related fields.
• Experience in investments, stewardship, proxy voting, corporate engagement, sustainability, or responsible investing.
• Sector experience:
  Energy, materials, and/or REITs (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment; adaptable and nimble in approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Data-Based Decision Making, Environmental/Sustainability Acumen, Executive Presence, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Responsible Investing, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $83,700/yr - $113,000/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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