Director, Portfolio Construction

• Generates investment performance in excess of strategies benchmarks while meeting objectives of mitigating risk and displaying prudent judgment; contribute to attainment of clients long-term financial goals.
• Anticipates and adapts to changing markets by offering and evolving investment solutions that meet the needs of clients and business partners
• Constructs the framework for development and enhancement of high quality portfolio construction strategies; create the necessary bandwidth to execute goals in a scalable and efficient manner while adhering to established guidelines
• Plays lead role in creating and launching new products; develop and execute action plans to accomplish projects and facilitate growth
• Partners in development of internal and external communications pertaining to investment strategy philosophy and market developments to educate business partners and clients while helping to enhance TIAAs presence
• Cultivates relationships with business partners by identifying and addressing their needs and emphasizing collaboration to leverage contributions across teams and facilitate positive outcomes for clients
• Maintains responsibility for fiduciary principles relative to portfolio construction and the investment management function; guide risk management considerations and contribute to compliance initiatives

• University (Degree) Preferred

• 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

• Required
  • 5yrs Experience building and managing multi-asset class portfolios designed to meet specified objectives in a wealth management environment
  • Experience selecting active managers across all major asset classes
  • Experience with finding and capitalizing on sources of excess return: both long-term structural sources and tactical opportunities
• Preferred:
  • Ability (or willingness to quickly learn) to write code (e.g. Python R Matlab)
  • Experience utilizing alternatives in a mass affluent setting (e.g. 40-act vehicles)
  • Experience with direct indexing ideally overlaying active/thematic tilts
  • Experience with one or more risk models (e.g. Bloomberg PORT Barra)
  • Ability to collegially debate investment concepts theory and application.
  • Experience creating and managing data that occasionally drives very large trades
  • Strong Excel skills

Anticipated Posting End Date:

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 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 weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

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At TIAA were on a mission to build on our 100 year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrows 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 Nuveens entrepreneurial spirit where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathwaysbecause when our people succeed our impact on clients lives grows stronger.

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