Associate, ESG Data & Reporting

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: 

The Associate, ESG Data & Reporting is responsible for supporting the development of private markets and real assets ESG/sustainability reporting and analytic capabilities, translating requirements for technology product development, and supporting integration of analysis into investment processes and research tools. 

The role will be part of the Global Responsible Investment team and work alongside the Research and Strategic Insight team.  

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for using investment-level ESG data to generate key performance indicators and other fund-level metrics required for regulatory or voluntary reporting frameworks 

• Work with technology partners to develop requirements for calculation automations and supports user acceptance testing (UAT) 

• Work with RI, Tech and Investment team colleagues to improve and develop data strategy and governance. 

• Ensure robust process for calculation, input, and review of quantitative ESG metrics across disclosures and investment analysis 

• Work with the RI, RFP and client service teams to respond to client requests for bespoke and standardized ESG reporting and data  

• Develop subject matter expertise on ESG data, tools, and analytics and familiarity with sources/vendors, data complexities, methodological considerations and disclosure frameworks 

• Support in the development and streamlining of feedback loops (e.g. dashboards) to provide insights to investment team colleagues  

• Develop subject matter expertise on existing and forthcoming regulatory and voluntary ESG reporting requirements and on best practice private market ESG data analytics 

Qualifications & Experience Required  

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high proficiency in excel 

• Experience with ESG data and fund level ESG metric calculations e.g. carbon footprint, carbon intensity, climate risk exposures, resource usage/performance 

• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks e.g. SFDR,  EET, TCFD, GRESB, UNPRI and ESG data sourcing and tools for private markets 

• Experience in data science, coding (Python, SQL) and/or data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau a plus  

Competencies Required 

• Strong knowledge of and interest in ESG integration, sustainable investments, climate and nature transition   

• Solid understanding of investment concepts across asset classes and funds  

• Proven track record of working across a range of stakeholders   

• Ability to work creatively and independently  

• Strong analytical and project management skills  

• Flexibility to adapt to business and client requirements as they emerge  

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. 

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