AVP, Capital Markets ETF Specialist

ETFs represent an area of significant innovation and growth for Nuveen. The Capital Markets team resides within the ETF department, operating as the principal point of contact across the ETF ecosystem — collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Technology, Sales, and Marketing, while serving as the primary connection for ETF Market Makers, Authorized Participants, Exchanges, and trading platforms. This role offers significant opportunity for accelerated development, enabling a motivated professional to build deep expertise in ETF capital markets while taking on substantive responsibilities across operations, strategy, and relationship management. The Capital Markets Specialist will manage critical day‑to‑day operations including ETF creation and redemption processes, custom basket rebalancing, and market quality monitoring, while also supporting Nuveen's Closed‑End Fund capital markets programs. Key Responsibilities and Duties Manage Nuveen's ETF creation and redemption process (including custom in‑kind basket construction and portfolio rebalancing) through close collaboration with Portfolio Management, Trading, Authorized Participant, and Market Making teams. Support Nuveen's Closed‑End Fund capital markets programs, including ATM shelf offerings and share repurchase programs, in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and analyze ETF market quality indicators including trading volumes, bid‑ask spreads, premiums and discounts to NAV, and primary market flows, and work proactively with ecosystem participants to address liquidity or trading issues. Build and maintain working relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and exchanges to support a healthy trading environment across Nuveen's ETF lineup. Serve as a technical resource on ETF trading and liquidity for distribution teams, advisors, and clients, providing education and execution guidance as part of Nuveen's broader distribution support effort. Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain ETF‑specific policies and procedures related to custom baskets, AP oversight, and primary market operations. Develop and deliver regular reporting on capital markets metrics, flow analysis, market quality indicators, and platform performance to ETF leadership and internal stakeholders. Support ETF product launches and platform enhancements through cross‑functional collaboration with Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Technology, Marketing, and Sales. Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred FINRA Registrations Series 7; Series 63 Physical Requirements Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC Required Qualifications Minimum of 3+ years of experience in trading or operations within financial services or asset management. FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 or ability to obtain within 120 days. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in trading or operations within financial services or asset management. ETF experience or interest in ETF structure, primary and secondary market dynamics, and trading mechanics. Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing. Self‑motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bloomberg a plus. Bachelor's degree. Familiarity with portfolio management, trading desk or investment operations. Exposure to equity and/or fixed income markets. Advanced degree or designation (MBA, CFA) a plus. Base Pay Range Base Pay Range: $110,380/yr - $141,180/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TIAA