Associate / Senior Analyst, Private Equity & Junior Capital

TIAA • New York, NY

19d

About The Position

Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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.

Requirements

• Capital markets structuring experience with a preference for a background in private equity, mezzanine finance, leveraged loans, equity research, secondaries, or M&A.
• Demonstrated experience developing and using financial statement analysis and financial modeling.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work hard in a team-oriented, performance-based environment.
• A self-starter that requires limited oversight in the completion of individual projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 1 - 4 years of relevant experience including a private equity fund, hedge fund, investment bank, consulting firm, or a related capital markets position.
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to underwrite investment opportunities across PEJC.
• Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents.
• Assist with monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments, including regular communication with private equity firms, management teams and third-party clients.
• Develop and manage relationships with private equity firms and other intermediaries to generate investment deal flow.
• Participate in due diligence meetings with sponsors and portfolio company executives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees