What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate / Sr. Associate, Product & Strategic Development position at Churchill Asset Management?
Job Description
This role will focus on product development across the Churchill Asset Management platform. The role will support the development and creation of structured products, separate accounts, commingled funds and registered funds dependent on market and investor demand with a focus on structured investment solutions targeting insurance investors who have risk-based capital sensitivities. The candidate will achieve results through idea generation and collaboration with distribution, senior investment management, asset class product leads, legal & compliance, marketing, operations, and finance personnel.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
5IC
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / annually
Related Skills
Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Development, Collaboration, Commercial Mindset, Communication, Conflict Management, Consultative Communication, Influence, Innovation, Investor Relationship Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Private Credit Investments, Relationship Management, Sales
Anticipated Posting End Date
2026-01-15
Base Pay Range: $92,900/yr - $130,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, 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).
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Company Overview
Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. To learn more, visit www.churchillam.com.
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.
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 our 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.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
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: accessibility.support@tiaa.org
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
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This role will focus on product development across the Churchill Asset Management platform. The role will support the development and creation of structured products, separate accounts, commingled funds and registered funds dependent on market and investor demand with a focus on structured investment solutions targeting insurance investors who have risk-based capital sensitivities. The candidate will achieve results through idea generation and collaboration with distribution, senior investment management, asset class product leads, legal & compliance, marketing, operations, and finance personnel.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
- Strong knowledge of private market asset classes.
- Familiarity with legal documentation of private funds, securitizations or other fund finance products.
- Experience and proficiency building financial models including asset-level cash flows and distribution waterfalls and analyzing the impact of stress scenarios.
- Proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as excellent analytical, research and reporting abilities.
- Team player with a strong sense of personal accountability and urgency.
- Desire to join a growing asset management platform with highest ethical and performance standards.
- Supporting the development, modeling and structuring of investment products including, but not limited to, rated note feeders, collateralized fund obligations and other securitized structures.
- Responding to existing and prospective investor questions, diligence requests (RFIs, RFPs, DDQs) and follow-up items from both external and internal meetings.
- Assisting in the preparation and distribution of quarterly reporting for Churchill issued structured solutions.
- Collaborating closely on Product Development idea generation and follow-up.
- Gathering and summarizing market intelligence, research and data.
- Performing Ad Hoc and special projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance/accounting.
- 3 years of related work experience in accounting or financial modeling or planning.
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
5IC
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / annually
Related Skills
Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Development, Collaboration, Commercial Mindset, Communication, Conflict Management, Consultative Communication, Influence, Innovation, Investor Relationship Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Private Credit Investments, Relationship Management, Sales
Anticipated Posting End Date
2026-01-15
Base Pay Range: $92,900/yr - $130,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, 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).
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Overview
Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. To learn more, visit www.churchillam.com.
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.
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 our 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.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
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: accessibility.support@tiaa.org
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here.
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here.
For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here.
For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.
Salary : $92,900 - $160,000