Analyst, Stewardship

This role combines sustainable investment research and analysis with direct company interaction, giving you a central part in how Nuveen implements environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives across its portfolios. This role will develop deep sector expertise, build relationships with portfolio companies, and help shape voting positions and engagement priorities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Proxy Voting
• Manage end-to-end proxy voting execution for companies within their sector coverage.
• Analyze proxy statements, third-party research and other relevant materials to conduct a case-by-case assessment of ballot items against Nuveen’s voting guidelines.
• Identify situations outside the scope, or that may require deviation from, standard guidelines. Document rationale to support voting decisions and ensure votes are cast accurately and on time ahead of deadlines.
• Contribute research and analysis to support stewardship voting escalation strategies and thematic initiatives.
• Coordinate with covering analyst on non-routine and contested items to ensure alignment and that votes are executed in the best interest of clients.
• Monitor relevant market trends for emerging governance and sustainability issues that may warrant policy or process updates that contribute to the ongoing review and refinement of Nuveen’s proxy voting program.
• Corporate Engagements
• Support Nuveen’s structured engagement program, prioritizing targets based on relevant issues such as materiality, ownership and sustainability or governance risk factors.
• Prepare materials ahead of meetings, lead direct dialogue with company management, boards, and investor relations teams on governance, climate, human capital, and other stewardship priorities.
• Take detailed meeting notes, track engagement outcomes, company responsiveness and other requirements consistent with stewardship priorities.
• Contribute to the development of Nuveen’s enterprise engagement program by helping refine existing initiatives and develop new ones based on business needs and client demand.
• Educational Requirements
• University (Degree) Preferred
• Work Experience
• No Experience Required
• Career Level
• 5IC
• Preferred Requirements: 1 to 3 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree; coursework or interest in finance, business, sustainability, or related fields.
• Experience in investments, stewardship, proxy voting, corporate engagement, sustainability, or responsible investing.
• Sector experience: Energy, materials, and/or REITs (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment; adaptable and nimble in approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Related Skills
• Adaptability, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Data-Based Decision Making, Environmental/Sustainability Acumen, Executive Presence, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Responsible Investing, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling
• Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-11-06

Base Pay Range: $83,700/yr - $113,000/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.