VP, Wealth Alternatives Product Manager

TIAA•Charlotte, NC
•$136,000 - $217,000•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Wealth Alternatives Product Manager supports the product lifecycle for Nuveen’s real estate wealth offerings, including non-traded REITs, 1031/DST programs, and other semi-liquid structures. This role supports product management, executes go-to-market initiatives, and serves as a product subject matter expert for distribution and internal partners. It requires real estate and tax-aware investment knowledge, competitive and market intelligence, financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex information into clear narratives that support product execution, stakeholder engagement, AUM generation, and P&L management. The role owns day-to-day product management for a specified product lineup, supports product execution and enhancements, and provides market and regulatory intelligence to inform strategy, positioning, training, and product improvements. It partners across distribution, investment, marketing, and operations to support education, due diligence, client engagement, product performance monitoring, and product ideation and development.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, institutional allocation, product development/management, or alternatives.
  • Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred, or willingness to obtain them within 120 days from the start date.
  • Technical proficiency in real estate, tax-deferral/1031 programs, and semi-liquid structures, including ’33 Act and exempt offerings.
  • Strong market intelligence, financial acumen, and ability to translate competitive dynamics into actionable product strategy.
  • Experience supporting product development, product positioning, stakeholder education, and client-facing materials.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences.
  • Collaborative self-starter with very high attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities across teams and product lines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 7 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, institutional allocation, product development/management, or alternatives.
  • CFA or CAIA designation strongly preferred.
  • University degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the ongoing product lifecycle for real estate wealth offerings, including product execution, enhancements, and positioning.
  • Own day-to-day product management for a specified product lineup, including stakeholder communication, reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Lead competitive, market, and regulatory intelligence to inform product strategy, positioning, training, and enhancements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for distribution, investment, marketing, operations, and other stakeholders, supporting education, due diligence, and client engagement.
  • Support go-to-market execution, including advisor communications, training, product adoption initiatives, and market penetration efforts.
  • Create clear, concise materials that synthesize product, market, and performance information for internal and external audiences.
  • Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and recommend improvements to senior management and cross-functional partners.
  • Contribute to product ideation and development by partnering with investment and product teams to evaluate market opportunities and new offering concepts.

Benefits

  • Superior retirement program.
  • Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
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