2027 Early Talent Internship: Nuveen Chief Investment Office (CIO)

TIAA•Chicago, IL

4d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Early Talent Internship program at Nuveen Chief Investment Office (CIO) is a 10-week summer program designed for students. Participants will engage in a structured professional development curriculum that includes comprehensive training modules, an executive speaker series, educational workshops, mentorship programs, and cohort-based learning experiences. This internship offers exposure to various business divisions such as Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management. The program aims to provide hands-on experience, skills training, and valuable professional networking to help students identify and build on their career interests within the financial services industry. Interns will attend meetings, deliver presentations, explore business-specific tasks, and work closely with cross-functional groups to understand Nuveen's businesses. The program includes a robust training and onboarding process, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, cohort engagement activities, and access to executive and senior leadership, mentors, and previous interns.

Requirements

Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between December 2027– June 2028.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
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.
Accountability
Adaptability
Business Acumen
Collaboration
Communication
Consultative Communication
Data Analysis
Influence
Market/Industry Dynamics
Problem Solving
Relationship Management

Nice To Haves

High School Preferred

Responsibilities

Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes.
Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects, contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making.
Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams.
Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence, competitive analysis, and supporting documentation that advances business objectives.
Immerse yourself in professional development opportunities through exclusive access to executive speaker series, specialized training programs, and networking events designed to accelerate your career trajectory.
Explore diverse career pathways by working alongside professionals across multiple departments and gaining hands-on experience in various business functions.
Build comprehensive industry expertise while developing deep knowledge of TIAA's culture, values, and position within the financial services landscape.
Work in one of the exciting business areas including but not limited to: Client Portfolio Management, Nuveen Green Capital, Taxable Fixed Income Research, Investment Grade, or Private Fixed Income.
For Client Portfolio Management: Act as market-facing proxies for the portfolio management team, communicating investment strategy, process, and results to clients and prospects.
For Nuveen Green Capital: Work on business analytics projects to enhance operational efficiency and leverage technology and automation, including cleaning and enriching databases, researching emerging technologies, creating business analytics dashboards in Tableau, extracting data from loan documents, and refining databases related to C-PACE program operational details.
For Taxable Fixed Income Research, Investment Grade: Update financial models, assist with quarterly presentations, take detailed notes during management meetings and conference calls, and provide analytical support on various research projects.
For Private Fixed Income: Analyze investment opportunities, develop skills in financial modeling and valuation, draft key materials such as private placement memorandums and investor presentations, evaluate relative value, establish asset allocation strategies, and track portfolio performance.