Early Talent Rotational Program: Nuveen Real Estate

The Nuveen Real Estate Program is designed to develop future real estate investment professionals through a structured combination of hands‑on experience, technical training, mentorship, and exposure to key functions across the Nuveen Real Estate platform. Associates build foundational commercial real estate knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals and gaining broad visibility into the real estate investment business.

During the program, associates primarily support Portfolio Management while gaining exposure to other areas of the business, including Fund Finance, Client Services & Investor Relations, Sector Teams, and Data Governance. Associates participate in meaningful projects that support investment activities, portfolio operations, business processes, reporting, and strategic initiatives across the platform. Rotational assignments and exposure opportunities are determined based on business needs and organizational priorities and are not guaranteed.

During their first months with the firm, associates participate in a combination of formal training, technical upskilling, mentorship, and hands‑on learning experiences. Development opportunities may include Advanced Excel, AI tools, data governance platforms, Yardi, Workiva, and other industry‑relevant technologies. Associates receive ongoing performance feedback, professional coaching, and mentorship throughout the program.

As associates progress through the program, they deepen their understanding of Portfolio Management and the broader real estate investment business while expanding their professional network and industry expertise. The program is designed to prepare high‑performing associates for long‑term career opportunities within Nuveen Real Estate, with final placement decisions determined based on business needs, individual performance, and available opportunities.

• Portfolio Management
• Fund Finance
• Client Services & Investor Relations
• Sector Teams
• Data Governance
• Real Estate Technology and Reporting Platforms
• Commercial Real Estate Market Analysis
• Asset and Portfolio-Level Business Initiatives
• Important Information

Exposure opportunities and assignments are based on business need and organizational priorities.

Specific teams, projects, and assignments are not guaranteed.

Associates are expected to complete formal technical and professional development training throughout the program.

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• No Experience Required

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sedentary Work

5IC

• Anticipated start date of July 2027
• 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.

• Participation in TIAA’s Summer Associate Internship Program

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Consultative Communication

• Data Analysis
• Influence
• Market/Industry Dynamics
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management

Base Pay Range: $80,000/yr - $90,000/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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