The role is responsible for supporting transactions and maintenance for the firm's portfolio of real estate physical assets. Working under limited supervision, the Analyst will partner closely with senior members of the Real Estate investment team to provide analytical and tactical support on prospective and current commercial real estate investment opportunities.



Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes research in all areas of real estate, including background research, corporate relationships and the valuation and recommendation of the property.
• Prepares financial analysis/modeling of real estate portfolio level to review appraisals and valuations.
• Conducts ROI analysis for potential acquisitions of new properties or expansion of current properties.
• Communicates with investors regarding real estate portfolio performance.
• Assists in investment and operational due diligence on private capital identified for inclusion on the firm’s platform.
• Keeps abreast of investment opportunities and successfully communicates information to the investment team.
• Communicates frequently with construction management and commercial property development to discuss concerns pertaining to properties.
• Maintains a pipeline of investment ideas that are in market or coming to market over a 12 month period.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
5IC

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of transferable experience in the investment management industry
• Bachelor’s degree; concentration in Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business, or similar is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Fair Value GAAP Accounting, particularly how it applies to private fund investment performance.
• Must possess a high aptitude of analytical and mathematical skills which are required for calculating, reviewing and disseminating performance information.
• Data aggregation and relational database analytics skills are required, demonstrated though knowledge of excel pivot tables, data visualization software such as Tableau (preferred) or Power BI.
• Ability to manipulate data, and construct data pipelines in Python/R
• Experience using Kiro or other agentic AI development tools to improve data pipelines, reporting processes, validation routines, or analytics workflows.
• Must show superior customer service by generating and responding to client requests in a timely manner as well have the interpersonal skills to interact with both internal and external clients
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Must also be proficient in the use of third-party financial industry databases and Microsoft Office. The ability to cooperate in a team environment is also critical.
• Pursuit or completion of CIPM, CAIA, and CFA designations encouraged.
• Prior experience in Private Equity Real Estate.  Knowledge of NCREIF Data and Query Tool.
• Working knowledge of Yardi GL Accounting systems.
• Experience building models in a production environment with Anaplan.

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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