2026 Early Talent Internship : Nuveen Equities & Fixed Income (NEFI)

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 :

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree

Additional Requirements :

Expected Graduation date between December 2026- June 2028

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Physical Requirements :

Sedentary Work

Career Level : 2IC

Position Summary :

The 10-week summer internship program is designed to challenge students by providing opportunities to provide hand-on experiences, skills training and valuable professional networking to assist students with identifying and building on their career interests. This role gains experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, exploring business-specific tasks, and working closely with cross-functional groups to better understand the Nuveen businesses.

The program includes a robust training and onboarding program followed by our ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and cohort engagement activities, as well as direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors and previous interns.

Key Responsibilities and Duties :

You will have the opportunity to work in one of the below exciting business areas including but not limited to :

Client Portfolio Management

Client Portfolio Management (CPM) is an expert portion of our investment teams working in partnership with and across distribution channels in support of new business development, relationship growth, and client retention. The team is organized by asset class, providing specialized expertise within municipals, taxable fixed income, equities, and public real assets.

Client Portfolio Management professionals demonstrate Nuveen's investment expertise through specialized representations of our research and investment capabilities, competitive product positioning, and timely market perspectives.

Client Portfolio Managers act as market-facing proxies for the portfolio management team, communicating investment strategy, process, and results to clients and prospects, thereby enabling PMs to focus the majority of their time on portfolio management.

Global Strategy

The Global Strategy intern will play a supporting role in advancing the growth of our equities and fixed income business. This will include ongoing research, analysis and support for new and existing strategies and client relationships. In addition, the analyst will assist in early-stage research into new asset classes, business partners, markets, and geographies as avenues for growing the business. The analyst will actively work with the Global Strategy Group Analyst and is driven, able to learn on the job, and will be able to contribute immediately.

Business Strategy and Specialist Relations NEFI

The Business strategy and specialist relations intern will support the Business Strategy and Specialist Relations Team within Nuveen's Equities and Fixed Income organization, which represents over $850 billion in assets under management across several distinguished investment specialists. The Team is responsible for planning and executing the organization's strategic initiatives designed to position its investment capabilities for growth and strong performance. Many of the initiatives underway are transformative, and are focused on investment team integrations, restructurings, operating model optimization, and compensation / incentive plan design. Additional responsibilities include managing relationships with investment specialists; partnering with Nuveen's distribution, product, and marketing teams to showcase investment capabilities to clients; working closely with shared services (human resources, information technology, operations and finance) on cross-functional projects; and reporting on strategic initiatives to Nuveen and TIAA's Boards and other stakeholders.

Equity or Fixed Income Research

Interns could join our research team, specializing in either Equity or Fixed Income Research. This internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analyzing stocks (equities) or bonds (fixed income) to support investment decision-making. Ideal for individuals that are passionate about financial markets, this internship offers a valuable foundation for a career in investment research.

Conduct company and industry analysis by collecting and evaluating financial data and market trends

Build and maintain financial models to forecast company performance.

Prepare equity research reports and recommendations for portfolio managers and senior analysts.

Analyze fixed income instruments, including corporate and government bonds, and assess credit markets.

Assist in creating financial models to evaluate bond performance and risk factors.

Generate reports on fixed income trends and provide investment recommendations

Private Placements :

The Private Placements team offers hands-on experience supporting the origination, execution, and management of private debt and equity transactions. As an intern, you'll work directly with senior investment professionals to analyze investment opportunities across a diverse range of asset classes including fixed income, equity, derivatives, and alternative investments.

During this internship, you'll develop essential skills in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and transaction execution while drafting key materials such as private placement memorandums, investor presentations, and market updates. You'll help evaluate relative value, establish asset allocation strategies, and track portfolio performance across private placement portfolios. This internship provides valuable exposure to live transactions and client-facing business initiatives, allowing you to participate in due diligence sessions and contribute to portfolio management decisions.

This experience offers an excellent foundation in alternative investments while developing both technical finance capabilities and client relationship skills that will enhance your versatility as a finance professional at Nuveen.

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market / Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Base Pay Range : $22.00 / hr - $30.00 / hr

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).

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 we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're 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