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About Nuveen

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives.  Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future.  For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

What sets us apart?

  • A heritage of excellence - Proven performance across a wide range of portfolio offerings since 1898.
  • Global scale - Recognised as one of the largest investment managers in the world with specialist expertise around the globe.
  • Investing alongside our clients - Investing materially alongside our clients ensures strong alignment with their interests.
  • Financial stability with long-term focus - Private ownership under TIAA expands our scale and resources while reinforcing long-term investment objectives.

Overview of the Department

Global Client Services (GCS) covers Client Services, Private Fund Services, Shareholder Services, Client Transitions, Client Reporting, New Business & Retention Services (a.k.a. RFP), Business Transformation, and CRM & Client Data Insights, and is involved in nearly every facet of the client life cycle. The GCS strategy is to build a global, scalable client service and content delivery platform to keep pace with the growth of the business, to drive better win and retention rates, provide timely and built-for-purpose client and regulatory reporting, and deliver a seamless client experience.

Global Client Services covers the Institutional and Wealth channels and offers client servicing, client reporting, client portal administration, RFP and business transformation, and strives to increase client retention and satisfaction by providing a seamless experience for our clients globally. With an in-market presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions, we have a global operating platform.

The intern will have the opportunity to:

  • Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational client queries and support the broader servicing team in doing the same,
  • Act as the contact point for Institutional and/or Wealth clients
  • Act as a liaison with the business partners across Nuveen, to leverage expertise and meet client expectations and deadlines.
  • Work on various projects

What this program will offer you

  • A 10-week summer program, where you will participate in a robust training curriculum, attend company functions, including speaker series, lunch-and-learns and social networking events that will offer the opportunity for career growth and personal development.
  • Ability to gain hands on experience as well as getting an overall feel for the firm/ industry by attending business meetings, delivering presentations, exploring business-specific tasks, contributing to projects and working closely with cross-functional groups
  • Exposure to Senior Business Leaders globally across Nuveen and TIAA
  • An option to secure a permanent role after graduation

What skills & competencies we require:

  • On track to attain at least a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Preferably a major in finance, business mathematics, business administration or similar;
  • A desire to build a career in a client-facing role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the importance of building relationships;
  • Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal);
  • Strong collaboration skills in a team environment;
  • A strategic thinker with potential to grasp investment decisions, as well as an entrepreneurial mind-set;
  • Strong competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook);

Other eligibility criteria:

  • Students in their penultimate year graduating in 2025
  • Applicants who have the right to live and work in the country for where the internship is located
  • You must be able to work the internship dates of 24th June – 30th August 2024

Application guidance

There are 3 stages to the recruitment process as follows:

  • Online application & CV submission
  • Blended assessment & video interview
  • Assessment centre with Nuveen

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. During the application form you will have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments or additional support you may require, after which a member of the team will contact you ensure everything is put in place as you need. If you think you may need adjustments but aren't sure, or would like to further understand the process and discuss potential options, then please contact the team on nuveen@ambertrack.co.uk or call us on 01635 279806.