Sr. Lead Business Analyst (Private Markets)

Senior Lead Business Systems Analyst This position functions as a key member of the Alt Credit Trading and Fund Investment Technology team, with a specialized focus on Private Markets. The Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing scalable business and data solutions that support the evolving needs of Nuveen Private Fixed Income business. This role will lead efforts in requirements gathering, solution design, and business acceptance for new technology, data, and process initiatives. The role also contributes to roadmap planning, particularly in areas such as data integration, analytics, and reporting frameworks tailored to private asset classes. Key Responsibilities and Duties Partner with Private Markets investment teams and Shared Services to deliver technology and data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and investment insights. Lead the creation of detailed business and technical requirements for new systems, data pipelines, and reporting tools. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and technical implementation. Manage and execute projects or workstreams, including planning, stakeholder communication, and delivery oversight. Facilitate the transition of new solutions into business‑as‑usual operations, ensuring proper documentation and training. Define and promote best practices for data governance, metadata management, and integration strategies specific to private markets data (e.g., fund‑level, deal‑level, cash flows, valuations). Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and the evolution of the Private Markets data architecture. Maintain and enhance documentation for systems, data flows, and business processes. Demonstrate deep understanding of private markets workflows and data, and translate that into effective technical solutions. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals. Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Required. Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work. Career Level 9IC Required Skills 5 or more years leading mid‑to‑large scale technology projects for an Asset Management, Investment Bank, or a Financial Service organization. Experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) and Deal Management Platforms in an investment management environment. Familiarity with industry‑standard platforms such as Charles River IMS, Charles River for Private Markets, Aladdin or equivalent systems is strongly preferred. 3 or more years conducting data analysis to support business or product decisions across the Investment lifecycle. 3 or more years working across multiple business functions or disciplines. 2 or more years working within Agile or Scrum delivery frameworks. Preferred Skills Experience working directly with Investment Teams and Middle Office Support, with working knowledge of private fixed income and loans. Demonstrated experience managing project risk on multi‑workstream initiatives. Proficiency in SQL / Snowflake. Related Skills Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Mapping, Business Process Understanding, Business Requirements, Collaboration, Data Analysis, IT Business Analysis, Systems Design/Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Test Planning. Anticipated Posting End Date 2026-05-31 Base Pay Range $134,000/yr - $172,000/yr Benefits and Total Rewards The organization is committed to making financial well‑being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well‑being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well‑being. To learn more about your benefits, please review your benefits summary. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr