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.

Overview of the Role

The Associate will join Nuveen’s German Real Estate team. Responsibilities will include:

Key responsibilities 

Asset Management:

Assist with the assets performance and the operating management.

Prepare and complete and review annual business plans and asset management initiatives.

Implement the agreed asset management initiatives, capex programme, and renewal/lease up targets.

Negotiate and execute lease transactions.

Assist in making value add business cases profitable.

Coordinate and support research in all areas of real estate

Instruct, coordinate and supervise external professional teams (property and facility management, lawyers, brokers etc)

Prepare periodic reporting to investors, analysis and explanation of variances.

Assist in data collection of quarterly/annual property valuation process and review them.

Experience in ESG related operational topics

Portfolio Management / Analytics:

Provide forecasting and analytical capabilities at the asset, portfolio and fund level for the Funds

Support the fund and portfolio manager through providing analysis of strategic and tactical property portfolio and fund level investment and management decisions

Assist the local portfolio manager in the underwriting of new investment opportunities or potential dispositions.

Present to Board and Investment committee.

Provide quarterly investment reporting accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Bachelors or Master’s degree.

High proficiency in English and German

Financial, analytical, and modelling skills (experienced user of Excel).

3-5 years’ experience in real estate asset management. Experience in logistics sector preferred.

Knowledge and experience in PE/value add environment preferred.

Knowledge and experience of local law concerning general real estate matters.

Understanding of tenant mix, performance, and operations.

Demonstrable interest in ESG investing in Real Estate and its application

Experience of Argus AE software desirable.

Competencies Required

Initiative, hands-on and self‐motivation.

Positive can-do attitude, with the drive and ambition to deliver

Ability to interact effectively with a dispersed and diverse stakeholder group.

Strong communication skills.

Team work

Act in line with Nuveen Real Estate’s Company Values

Additional Information

This role requires no regulatory designation.

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.

Related SkillsAdaptability, Asset/Investment Modeling, Business Development, Communication, Due Diligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Reporting, Investment Reporting Oversight, Market/Industry Dynamics, Negotiation, Opportunity Strategy, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting

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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.