Attribution and Analytics Sr. Analyst

The Investment Performance Team in Nuveen’s Global Investment Operations organization prepares performance calculations, reporting, Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) compliant presentations, performance attribution, portfolio analytics and other related deliverables for Nuveen’s investment book of record. The reporting and analysis produced by the team is used by portfolio management, marketing, client service, compliance and other areas across the enterprise to inform investment decisions and strategy, support client retention efforts and promote new business growth.

Within the Investment Performance team, the Attribution and Analytics team owns the decomposition and analysis of Nuveen’s performance book of record including security results, performance attribution, portfolio characteristics and exposures. The team broadly supports Nuveen’s internal stakeholders and external client base with subject matter expertise and capabilities to explain the key drivers of performance results and provide meaningful portfolio analytics insights.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in investment performance analysis concepts including industry best practices for attribution techniques in equity and fixed income asset classes
• Possess analytical and technical skills sufficient to explain investment results through performance analysis
• Exhibit ownership and accountability for completing all deliverables timely and accurately
• Communicate effectively within the team, project groups and business partner and stakeholder communities
• Build productive working relationships with colleagues and contribute to a positive culture
• Be highly organized and adaptable to support change in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze and explain investment performance results, portfolio construction, and investment characteristics
• Create standard and customized analysis in response to inquiries from investment teams and client portfolio managers
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting to support a broad array of business requirements and use cases
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Escalate risks promptly and participate in resolution actions
• Contribute to the upkeep of procedural documentation
• Identify improvements to create scale, reduce risk and add value
• Participate in cross-functional working groups and project teams
• Support a productive, satisfying team environment consistent with Nuveen’s culture and ethics principles

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
6IC

Required

• 2+ years of experience in performance attribution and portfolio analytics functions
• Experience with performance analysis and attribution methodologies.
• Experience with portfolio analytics methods across equity and fixed income asset classes

Preferred

• Experience using Bloomberg PORT and/or FactSet attribution and portfolio analysis capabilities.
• Experience with SQL

Related Skills

Business Process Improvement, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Investment Performance Reporting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Prioritizes Effectively, Research Methods, Research Synthesization

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-08-19

Base Pay Range: $38.26/hr. - $53.46/hr.

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, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

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