Senior Associate, Business Strategy & Transformation

TIAA•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuveen is the investment management division of TIAA and is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome focused solutions to secure their financial future. Within Nuveen, the Business Strategy & Transformation team is responsible for developing Nuveen's strategic agenda and delivering a portfolio of strategic initiatives from ideation through execution. The team defines innovative business strategies to accelerate growth and achieve Nuveen's growth objectives. In addition to organic initiatives, the role will be responsible for inorganic initiatives, including post-merger integration strategy and implementation. We are seeking a Senior Associate to collaborate with leaders in the firm to identify, research, develop and execute the firm's strategic priorities in partnership with investment, product, distribution, marketing, corporate development, technology, legal, and risk stakeholders. The person in this role will support several strategic initiatives through business case development, market analyses, competitive research, capability prioritization, operating model design and project management. Additionally, this individual will lead cross-functional projects to build or improve existing firm capabilities. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the fast-paced growth trajectory of a leading global asset manager with a differentiated public-to-private investment platform. An individual in this role will have a high degree of exposure to the leadership of the firm.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, or corporate strategy in asset management or financial services
Experience working for or in support of an investment manager
3+ years experience working with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Foundational understanding of investment management industry dynamics, across public and private markets
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Strategic and analytical thinking
Strong stakeholder management and influence across organizational levels
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize information concisely, including development and delivery of executive-level presentations

Responsibilities

Deliver strategic planning workstreams that align with Nuveen’s strengths and vision, including industry and competitive analysis, assessing Nuveen’s growth opportunities, and creating roadmaps
Support post-merger integration workstreams to help maximize opportunities related to corporate development initiatives, including business growth initiatives and operating model enhancements
Build collaborative relationships with subject matter experts across Product Management, Portfolio Management, Product Marketing, and Information Technology teams to facilitate project delivery and deepen industry knowledge
Work closely with the subject matter experts (e.g., Distribution, Marketing, Servicing, Product, IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operations) to gather, document, and refine requirements in our strategic initiatives.
Post implementation, we will need to create a strong feedback loop to ensure our execution meets desired objectives.