2026 Early Talent Rotational Program: Product & Business Development
About The Position
The TIAA Product & Business Development Rotational Program offers an exciting mix of strategically aligned assignments, professional development, and the ability to experience many facets of our organization during the two-year program. The environment is fast-paced, challenging, and full of growth opportunities. Candidates can expect to complete three rotational assignments within key areas of our Product & Business Development Organizations such as Retirement Products, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, and Business Development & Product Implementation. Associates will build cross-functional proficiency by learning the techniques, disciplines and processes that deliver the highest quality results to our customers. Rotation 1: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months) Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers. Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams. Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy. Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts. Rotation 2: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months) Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers. Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams. Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy. Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts. Rotation 3: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Strategy & Operations, or Business Development (8 months) Retirement Products - Support product management activities for TIAA’s retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account, GFA, TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account, Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, In-plan Managed Accounts (Retirement Plan Portfolio Manager (RPPM) and Advisor Managed Accounts (AMA)), as well as maintains TIAA’s enterprise National Accounts with over 450 fund providers. Product Development & Innovation - Support new product development, innovation, and incubation for the organization's product and business development teams. Business Strategy & Operations - Support business strategy and planning process to build and develop capabilities, driving execution discipline and operational effectiveness to deliver on our enterprise strategy. Business Development - Support development of strategic partnerships and related business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market for TIAA in addition to supporting third-party implementation efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- No Experience Required
- Must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree or higher prior to the program's start date
- Analytical Thinking
- Research
- Microsoft Apps (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint)
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Data Analysis (SQL, Python, Tableau)
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Consultative Communication
- Data Analysis
- Influence
- Market/Industry Dynamics
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
Nice To Haves
- Participation in TIAA’s Summer Associate Internship Program
- Background in financial services
Responsibilities
- Gains knowledge across various business functions of Product and Business Development organization to help inform career trajectory.
- Support a variety of projects by leveraging project management tools and processes to ensure seamless information flow across teams
- Assists in preparing information and research materials by leveraging Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Complete required in-person, virtual, and on-demand trainings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to help deliver on product or solution strategy
- Conduct meetings with subject matter experts to understand product offerings, lifecycles, features, and benefits
- Utilizes academic knowledge, skills and experience to apply tactics and strategies to solve real business challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
