ETFs represent an area of significant innovation and growth for Nuveen. Nuveen’s ETF platform currently encompasses $10B in advised and an additional $10B in sub-advised ETF AUM. The firm recently completed an investment focused on evolving and enriching the ETF operating infrastructure, increasing the capacity to scale and cultivate a wider breadth of products. Correspondingly, the ETF team is now expanding to support the firm’s prioritized growth within actively managed ETFs.
The Capital Markets team resides within the ETF department, operating as the principal point of contact across the ETF ecosystem, collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Portfolio Management, Trading, Sales, and Marketing. Similarly, the team serves as the primary connection for ETF Market Makers, Authorized Participants, and Exchanges. The team is looking for a dynamic, team-oriented individual to assist in growing Nuveen’s ETF prominence.
The Capital Markets Specialist role will primarily focus on managing the ETF Creation/Redemption process, ensuring the overall health of Nuveen’s ETF ecosystem, and supporting ETF stakeholders through ETF Capital Markets analysis, reporting, education, and relationship management. The broad scope of responsibilities, collaboration across business lines, and opportunity to learn, provide an environment for career development at Nuveen commensurate with individual interests and skillset.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Manage Nuveen’s ETF creation & redemption process (inclusive of custom baskets and portfolio rebalancing) through close collaboration with the Portfolio Management, Trading, Authorized Participant, and Market Making teams.
Ensure the overall health of Nuveen’s ETF ecosystem by promoting secondary market quality & trade execution, monitoring platform operations, and demonstrating sound judgement & problem solving to address abrupt issue containment, resolution, and prevention.
Support ETF distribution & marketing efforts through regular capital markets analysis, education, commentary, and reporting.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships across the ETF capital markets' ecosystem.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
7IC
Required -
- 3+ years of relevant asset management experience - ETF experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel
- Existing Series 7 and 63, or willingness to obtain immediately upon hiring.
Preferred-
- 5+ years of relevant asset management experience - ETF experience a plus
- Possess a high degree of quantitative and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to grow and maintain relationships within the ETP eco-system.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to operate autonomously.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint a plus
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-06-18Base Pay Range: $110,380/yr - $141,180/yrActual 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).
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Overview
Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com
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.
Read more about your rights and view government notices here.
Accessibility Support
TIAA 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.
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]
Privacy Notices
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here.
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here.
For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here.
For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.
Top Skills
What We Do
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, weʼve delivered it for millions of people—and weʼre not done yet. 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.
And weʼre hiring. When you work at TIAA, youʼre making a difference in the lives of our clients. Weʼre always on the lookout for great people to become part of our coalition of champions and are committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices as we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our team today in the fight to help more people to and through retirement.
Why Work With Us
TIAA provides financial security for millions and offers our employees opportunities to grow in a culture that embraces diversity, innovation, and high performance.
.jpg)
