Real Estate, Investment Risk Associate, based in Luxembourg

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives. Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

Overview of the Role

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The Risk Associate will join the risk team within Nuveen’s Luxembourg AIFM, Nuveen Alternatives Europe S.a. r.l. (NAE). This person will report to the Risk Conducting Officer and will contribute to the investment and operational risk oversight of different alternative investment capabilities. Under the supervision of the Risk Conducting Officer, you will support in the implementation of NAE risk framework covering among others market, liquidity, counterparty credit and operational risks.

Key Skills and Responsibilities: 

▪ Support in the design and implementation of NAE investment risk framework for new alternative investment capabilities.

▪ Collect and analyse data from different part of the business, ensure their completeness and consistency.

▪ Support in building repeatable processes for risk reporting purpose. ▪ Support in the production of the quarterly risk reports to NAE Board and fund Boards.

▪ Contribute to the update of NAE risk team Standard Operating Procedures.

▪ Contribute to the preparation of regulatory risk reports.

▪ Get involved in the implementation of ex-ante investment risk controls prior investment decisions.

▪ Support in risk assessments for new funds or investment strategies.

▪ Ensure ongoing consistency between fund risk profiles and limits set.

▪ Escalate risk issues or concerns to the Risk Conducting Officer, and to the business when required.

▪ Participate in meetings with fund managers and prepare minutes.

▪ Monitor and track operational incidents and issues relating to funds managed by NAE, ensure remediation plans are in place and proper escalation processes are implemented.

▪ Collect, monitor and analyse a set of operational risk metrics relating to NAE.

▪ Support in the preparation of NAE Risk Appetite Statement.

▪ Build sustainable relationships with regional investment and operational risk teams, fund management and product teams and across the business more broadly.

▪ Facilitate the embedding of a culture of risk management by actively cultivating and maintaining key relationships, providing support on risk management issues.

▪ Contribute to the maintenance of NAE Business Continuity management framework and procedures, including scenario development and testing.

▪ Carry out other ad-hoc tasks to support daily risk activities as requested (e.g. internal or external audit requests, due diligences from service providers...).

Experience and technical skills required:

▪ 3-5 years’ experience in risk management within an AIFM or Management Company in Luxembourg.

▪ Exposure to real estate, private equity, private credit, infrastructure, farmland, timber or fixed income is an asset.

▪ Knowledge of investment risk metrics under AIFMD is desirable.

▪ Ability to manipulate and reconcile a large set of data.

▪ Fluent in English; knowledge of any other European language is an advantage. ▪ Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills.

▪ Experience with Bloomberg is an asset.

▪ Master’s degree in Finance or Economics or similar field.

Additional competencies required:

▪ Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

▪ Good attention to details.

▪ Team player.

▪ Curiosity and desire to learn.

▪ Ability to understand quickly

CSSF registration required: No

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen 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.

For residents of the EU / UK, please click here to access the EU / UK Pre-employment Notice.

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Company Overview

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, listed equities and alternatives.  Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future.  For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.nuveen.com

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]

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