Associate, Institutional Client Service

The Institutional Client Service Associate (CSA) plays a vital role in supporting Nuveen's North America institutional business, delivering a consistently exceptional client experience across the full client lifecycle. The CSA serves as a key point of connection between our clients and Nuveen's broader organization, partnering closely with Distribution, Relationship Management, and Portfolio Management, as well as critical enterprise resources including Operations, Legal and Compliance, RFP, Reporting, and Onboarding teams.


Key Responsibilities and Duties

Working under the guidance of senior team members, the CSA is responsible for executing day-to-day client service activities, coordinating internal workflows, and contributing to broader team projects and initiatives. This role requires proactive and professional communication with both clients and internal business partners to ensure client needs are met accurately, efficiently, and with the highest level of care throughout every stage of the relationship.

 

• The CSA collaborates extensively across the enterprise, bringing together the right people, information, and resources to deliver a seamless and outstanding client experience. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented, collaborative, and client-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is eager to build a strong foundation in institutional client service within the asset management industry.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries.
• Assist in the coordination of client transitions activity (i.e. onboarding, off boarding) in close partnership with relevant Nuveen business partners
• Support the coordination of account maintenance activities (e.g., amendments to account name, fee schedules, benchmarks, client agreements, etc.)
• Assist team members to ensure ongoing client contractual obligations are being met
• Support the fulfillment of ad-hoc client inquiries and requests
• Facilitate and oversee client cash flow requests to ensure proper handling
• Help manage client communications to ensure timely and proactive updates are provided
• Proactively anticipate client needs and assist in the development of strategies for meeting and exceeding those needs
• Update and maintain client and authorized third party contact information via CRM application
• Support client meeting preparation by facilitating creation of materials
• Help identify, escalate and resolve problems for any issues affecting the client’s experience
• Participate in relevant projects across the department, particularly those which look to mitigate risk, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional client service
• Assist in ensuring preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly client reports and presentations to be delivered to clients
• Supports the completion of due diligence and client questionnaires

 

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
5IC

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Customer Engagement, Detail-Oriented, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Resourcefulness, Strategic Thinking

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-10-23

Base Pay Range: $75,000/yr - $85,000/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.

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.

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