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
Overview of the Role:
The Real Estate Retail Senior Associate will join Nuveen’s real estate team based in Frankfurt to help grow the retail platform. Reporting to the Fund Manager, their main responsibilities will be supporting on all aspects of the fund management and investment. The individual will take over the responsibility for providing the analytical and financial analysis support, and managing the financial modelling of the Funds.
Key responsibilities:
1. Support the fund and portfolio manager through providing analysis of strategic and tactical property portfolio and fund level investment decisions
2. Assist the fund manager in reporting to the Investment Committee, clients, investors and other interested parties on matters relating to fund analysis and performance, potential new acquisitions, new purchases and disposals
3. Engage the agents network and screen the market to find new investment/development opportunities in line with the agreed sectors/funds’ strategies;
4. Financial modelling, organizing and preparing client presentations, helping manage transaction processes, and assisting in structuring transactions;
5. Participate in the due diligence efforts performed during the acquisition phase (commercial, ESG, legal, tax, etc);
6. Prepare quarterly reporting to investors, analysis and explanation of variances
7. Assist in data collection of quarterly/annual property valuation process and review them
8. Collect and ensure the reliability of data that relate to properties under management
9. Frequent travels required
10. Maintaining and applying strong local market knowledge (i.e., competition, supply pipeline, demand drivers, major tenants, market absorption).
Qualifications & Experience Required
11. Master’s degree from a top Business School or University
12. A sound understanding of performance measurement and investment analysis principles
13. Strong analytical skills / Excellent spreadsheet skills
14. Financial, analytical, and modelling skills (experienced user of Excel)
15. Experience of Argus software desirable
16. Fluency in German/English
Competencies Required
17. Initiative and self‐motivation
18. Positive can-do attitude, with the drive and ambition to deliver expectations
19. Ability to interact effectively with a dispersed and diverse stakeholder group
20. Strong communication, both written and oral
21. Persuading and influencing
22. Teamwork
Additional Information
This role requires no regulatory designation.
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. Please contact should you require any assistance.
Related SkillsAdaptability, Asset/Investment Modeling, Business Development, Communication, Due Diligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Reporting, Investment Reporting Oversight, Market/Industry Dynamics, Negotiation, Opportunity Strategy, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting
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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.