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Insurance Business Development Associate

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
108K-138K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
108K-138K Annually
Mid level
Support senior business development and relationship managers to raise institutional capital and retain insurance clients. Prepare marketing and meeting materials, run competitive and industry analysis using Salesforce and S&P Capital IQ, maintain territory business plans, and coordinate cross-functional resources to present Nuveen investment solutions to U.S. insurance companies.
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The Insurance Business Development Associate works closely with senior business development professionals and relationship managers, providing day to day support in their coverage of insurance companies across the U.S. This job has responsibility for representing all investment solutions (public and private fixed income, public and private equity, real estate, and real assets) across the Nuveen platform. The Associate is a vital part of Nuveen’s Insurance team, directly involved with capital raising, relationship management and strategic projects to grow the business.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Partner with senior business development and relationship managers to support capital raising and client retention initiatives

  • Create and contribute to development of intellectual capital and analytics for engagement with U.S. insurance companies

  • Assist with maintaining territory business plans and analyzing opportunities for engagement with insurance companies

  • Coordinate the production of marketing and meeting materials

  • Utilize applications such as Salesforce and S&P Capital IQ for meeting preparation, activity & pipeline capture, and to run competitive analysis of products.

  • Monitor industry trends and opportunities by reviewing industry publications, and contributes to overall Insurance team with sales and client service ideas, best practices and learned industry knowledge.

  • Work with resources across Nuveen (such as investment and marketing teams) to deliver the firm’s expertise and capabilities to insurance companies

Educational Requirements

  • University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

  • 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

FINRA Registrations

  • SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63

Physical Requirements

  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of institutional capital raising experience

Preferred

  • 5+ years of institutional capital raising experience

Related Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Drives for Results, Executive Presence, Influence, Market Research Competitive Analysis, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Practice Management Strategy, Sales

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-06-25

Base Pay Range: $108,000/yr - $138,000/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.

Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can 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]

Drug and Smoking Policy

TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.

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