Associate, Capital Markets

TIAA•New York, NY
•$106,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Capital Markets (Equity) reports to the Senior Director, Capital Markets and assists with evaluating, analyzing, and securing third-party debt for Nuveen Real Estate’s direct equity investments, including acquisition, development, and refinancing opportunities. The role supports the placement of secured third-party financing for the U.S. equity business and assists in securing third-party debt for fund-level facilities, including subscription lines, repo-warehouse lines, private placements, NAV facilities, and secured or unsecured term and revolving facilities. The Associate supports financing due diligence, offering memorandum preparation, financial analysis of lender quotes and hedging strategies, and investment committee materials. The role also assists with loan and facility closings, ad hoc analysis for sector fund due diligence, and monitoring market dynamics and trends. It involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including prospective lenders and Nuveen Real Estate research professionals.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of work experience required.
  • University degree preferred.
  • Related skills include business development, due diligence, financial analysis, market and industry dynamics, opportunity strategy, organizational savviness, real estate investments, real estate loans, and underwriting.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 3 years of work experience preferred.
  • University degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate and support due diligence between capital markets deal team leads, investment and asset management teams, and prospective lenders for equity financing opportunities.
  • Prepare initial drafts of financing offering memorandums for in-house or third-party broker-led financing requests.
  • Assist senior team members in analyzing lender quotes and hedging strategies to determine optimal leverage outcomes for the equity business.
  • Participate in discussions with relevant parts of the equity business and provide financial inputs for Investment Committee memos.
  • Assist senior team members with the loan or facility closing process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis of financial and operating performance for investor, client, and lender due diligence relating to sector fund products.
  • Interface with internal groups, including debt capital markets, research, legal, insurance, asset management, portfolio management, accounting, and treasury.
  • Prepare analysis and help monitor market dynamics and trends, seeking input from the Nuveen Real Estate research team and other professionals.

Benefits

  • Superior retirement program
  • Health offerings
  • Wellness offerings
  • Work-life offerings
  • Incentive program participation may be included depending on the role
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