Intern

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:

• Comprehensive training modules
• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Mentorship programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

This position provides exposure to key business divisions including Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management.

Key Roles and Duties

• Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes
• Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects, contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making
• Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams
• Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence, competitive analysis, and supporting documentation that advances business objectives
• Immerse yourself in professional development opportunities through exclusive access to executive speaker series, specialized training programs, and networking events designed to accelerate your career trajectory
• Explore diverse career pathways by working alongside professionals across multiple departments and gaining hands-on experience in various business functions
• Build comprehensive industry expertise while developing deep knowledge of TIAA's culture, values, and position within the financial services landscape

Educational Requirements

• High School Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
2IC

Position Overview 

This is a 10-week summer internship program designed to challenge students by providing hands-on experience, skills training, and professional networking opportunities to help them identify and build on their career interests. Interns gain exposure to the company and financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, working on business-specific tasks, and collaborating closely with cross-functional groups to better understand TIAA and Nuveen's businesses. 

The program includes an onboarding process followed by an ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and engagement activities, along with direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors, and previous interns. 

Throughout the program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring: 

• Comprehensive training modules 

• Executive speaker series 

• Educational workshops 

• Mentorship programs 

• Cohort-based learning experiences 

This position also provides exposure to key business divisions, including Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management. 

Your Future in Product Starts Here 

For more than a century, TIAA has stood alongside educators, researchers, healthcare workers, and nonprofit professionals — helping them build the financial security they deserve. Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies, we are an organization where your work is both purposeful and rewarding. Our internship program is at the heart of that mission. 

At the center of that promise is something most financial services firms can't offer: guaranteed lifetime income. TIAA's Insurance Solutions & New Markets (IS&NM) organization builds, manages, and evolves the products — like TIAA Traditional and CREF — that give millions of educators, researchers, and nonprofit professionals the confidence that their money will outlive them. This summer, you'll get an inside look at how that promise is built and brought to market. 

Where You'll Make an Impact 

As an intern in IS&NM, you'll contribute to work that spans: 

• Flagship Product Exposure – Build foundational knowledge of TIAA's core annuity products, including TIAA Traditional and CREF, and understand what makes guaranteed lifetime income possible 

• High-Impact Projects – Contribute to initiatives that inform product strategy, business development, and operational decision-making 

• Strategic Storytelling – Build Excel and PowerPoint deliverables and Tableau visualizations that inform real decision-making 

• Independent Research – Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis that sharpens your analytical edge and shapes business direction 

• Career Exploration – Gain exposure to diverse functions within IS&NM's Product and Business Development organization 

Your Path Within IS&NM 

Insurance Solutions & New Markets owns the products at the heart of TIAA's mission — the insurance and annuity solutions that convert savings into guaranteed income for life, and the new product and market opportunities that extend that promise to more people. You'll gain exposure to: 

• Retirement Products — TIAA's flagship retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account (SIA), Guaranteed Fixed Account (GFA), TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account (REA), Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, and In-plan Managed Accounts 

• Product Development & Innovation — How new products, features, and market opportunities are developed and brought to market 

• Business Strategy & Operations — The planning processes and operational effectiveness efforts that drive enterprise execution 

• Business Development & Product Implementation — How strategic partnerships and third-party implementation bring TIAA's products to life for clients and plan sponsors 

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

• Gain exposure to key business functions within IS&NM's Product and Business Development organization 

• Support product management activities and research related to TIAA's retirement products and solutions 

• Prepare research materials and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau 

• 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 

• Apply academic knowledge and curiosity to contribute to real business challenges 

• Support business planning, market research, and competitive analysis 

Why This Internship Matters 

The relationships you build and the impact you make this summer will establish the foundation for your career in insurance and retirement solutions. Successful summer interns earn the opportunity to interview for a full-time position in TIAA's highly competitive Insurance Solutions & New Markets Rotational Program. 

What We're Looking For 

• Minimum 3.0 GPA 

• Curiosity, drive, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a genuine interest in financial services, insurance, and annuity products 

Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management & Insurance, or related quantitative and business fields 

Preferred Skills 

Business Skills 

• Genuine interest in financial services, insurance, and annuity products 

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving 

• Written & Verbal Communication 

• Research & Competitive Analysis 

• Foundational Project Management 

Technical Skills 

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) 

• Data Analysis & Visualization — Excel and Tableau 

• Interest in AI and emerging technology applications in financial services 

Additional Requirements

• Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between December 2027– June 2028 
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S. 

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

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need 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.

Benefits and Total Rewards

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.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

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If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: 

Phone: (800) 842-2755

Email: [email protected]

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