TIAA

Managing Director - Head of Private Fixed Income Capital Markets

TIAA$222K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting with strong academic performance
  • 7+ years of private markets investing and/or sourcing experience
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate, infrastructure debt, asset-backed securities, and credit tenant loans, with 10+ years preferred
  • Master’s degree in finance or economics preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks and other sources for private placement opportunities
  • Evaluate and build a robust pipeline of investment options, collaborating on execution
  • Work with the Head of PFI to align business growth strategy
  • Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions to uncover new opportunities
  • Represent the firm at industry events and enhance the PFI team’s visibility
  • Collaborate with other teams within Nuveen to assess relevant investment opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a key segment within the PFI Capital Markets team
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making at a high level
  • Access to a robust network of industry contacts
  • Insight into diverse investment opportunities across private markets
  • Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic sector
Full Job Description

Private Placements Inv.
The MD, Head of PFI Capital Markets role oversees the relationship development for the private fixed income (7FI8) 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 (7FI8) 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:

  • Masters 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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About TIAA

TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. The company is dedicated to helping those who teach, heal, and serve to achieve financial well-being. TIAA was founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York, United States.

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