Insurance Growth Architect for Institutional Partners

Careerwebsite; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen is seeking an experienced business development professional to drive new client acquisition and retention among U.S. insurers with balance sheets of $2 billion and below.

You will engage senior stakeholders and act as a consultative partner, bringing Nuveen's investment capabilities across fixed income, equities, real estate, and real assets to the table. You will own the relationship from first conversation through onboarding and beyond, traveling about 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance investment management, business development, or as an insurance company asset owner.
• A track record of building relationships, developing a strong pipeline, and closing new business.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a consultative, top-down distribution approach tailored to U.S. insurers, drawing on expertise from across Nuveen's investment platform.
• Position Nuveen as a holistic partner rather than a single-product provider, tailoring the pitch to each stakeholder's priorities.
• Translate complex insurance investment structures, regulatory considerations, and capital treatment into clear, actionable guidance for clients.
• Bring deep fixed income expertise to every client conversation.
• Partner closely with portfolio managers and insurance distribution colleagues across the U.S. and globally to deliver a coordinated client experience.
• Guide new clients through onboarding to ensure a smooth start to the relationship.
• Anticipate client needs and engage proactively to consistently exceed service expectations.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Collaboration

Drives for Results

Executive Presence

Influence

Market Research

Competitive Analysis

Nuveen Products/Services Acumen

Practice Management Strategy

Sales

Education

University Degree

Job description

Nuveen is seeking an experienced business development professional to drive new client acquisition and retention among U.S. insurers with balance sheets of $2 billion and below.

You will engage senior stakeholders and act as a consultative partner, bringing Nuveen's investment capabilities across fixed income, equities, real estate, and real assets to the table. You will own the relationship from first conversation through onboarding and beyond, traveling about 50% of the time.