Managing Director - Head of Private Fixed Income Capital Markets

Private Placements Inv.
The MD, Head of PFI Capital Markets role oversees the relationship development for the private fixed income (“PFI”) platform (Corporates, Infrastructure, ABS and CTLs) to increase origination growth and business development. This leader will be responsible for helping to grow the PFI business by developing relationships to support investment pipeline creation, expansion, and execution.  The role will involve working closely with investment professionals across both private and public asset classes to help support them in building and developing key relationships with portfolio credits, financial intermediaries, and potentially clients. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, sponsors, potential issuers and other sources to source private placement investment opportunities
• Evaluate and develop a deep pipeline of investment opportunities, and work with internal investment team to drive investment execution
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to identify new investment opportunities across the private market including: corporate, infrastructure debt, ABS and CTLs
• Represent the company in industry events, conferences, and enhance visibility and reputation of the PFI team and the entire Nuveen investment platform
• Collaborate across the Nuveen investment platform when appropriate to ensure all investment opportunities that are relevant are evaluated

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 7+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
10IC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income Capital Markets role oversees the relationship development for the private fixed income (“PFI”) platform (Corporates, Infrastructure, ABS and CTLs) to increase origination growth and business development. This leader will be responsible for helping to grow the PFI business by developing relationships to support investment pipeline creation, expansion, and execution.  The role will involve working closely with investment professionals to help support them in building and developing key relationships with portfolio credits, financial intermediaries, and potentially clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, sponsors, potential issuers and other sources to source private placement investment opportunities
• Evaluate and develop a deep pipeline of investment opportunities, and work with internal investment teams to drive investment execution
• Work closely with the Head of PFI to drive strategy supporting business growth
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to identify new investment opportunities across the private market including: corporate, infrastructure debt, ABS and CTLs
• Represent the company in industry events, conferences, and enhance visibility and reputation of the PFI team and the entire Nuveen investment platform
• Collaborate across the Nuveen investment platform when appropriate to ensure all investment opportunities that are relevant are evaluated

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics or accounting and an outstanding record of academic achievement
• Minimum of 7 years of private markets investing and/or sourcing experience
• Extensive knowledge of corporate, infrastructure debt, asset backed securities, credit tenant loans and generally financial markets risk and pricing, 10+ years preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in finance or economics
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Business development and relationship management expertise
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment

Related Skills

Accountability, Asset Valuation, Capital Markets, Communication, Consultative Communication, Credit Analysis, Financial Markets, Investment Research/Analysis, Negotiation, Private Placement Investments, Underwriting

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-07-24

Base Pay Range: $222,000/yr - $300,000/yr

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.

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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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