Investment Performance and Report Development

Nuveen; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen in the United States is seeking a Sr. Manager Portfolio Operations & Reporting to own the IBOR framework and oversee portfolio accounting, performance calculation, and investment reporting.

This role partners with Investments, Trading, IT and Data Governance to streamline processes, migrate APX to cloud, and manage vendor relationships for report development and data feeds. Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years experience, 7+ preferred; base salary range $120,000–$150,000 with potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment performance experience preferred.
• 7+ years preferred in portfolio operations or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Owns the firm’s portfolio management software APX, including policies, controls, data maintenance, and governance.
• Manages data for portfolios, groups, securities, pricing, reconciliations, and performance.
• Responsible for performance reporting, including standard/adhoc reports and external vendor data-feeds.
• Designs strategies and tools for executing portfolio operations and report creation.
• Leads cross-departmental initiatives to solve complex issues.
• Collaborates with Investments, Trading, IT and Data Governance to integrate portfolio accounting with other functions.
• Trains staff on portfolio accounting, performance calculation, and reporting.
• Oversees cloud migration and onboarding of back-office resources.
• Documents and enforces business processes and controls for ongoing integration.
• Manages vendor relationships for cloud hosting, upgrades, and custom reports.

Skills

Portfolio operations

Vendor management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

APX Advent Portfolio Exchange

Job description

Sr. Manager Portfolio Operations & Reporting

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Operations & Reporting role is responsible for building and maintaining the Investment Book of Record (IBOR) and will oversee the portfolio accounting, performance calculation, and investment reporting functions for the firm's investment advisory services. This individual will also manage vendor relationships for custom report development, portfolio operations support, and the portfolio management software solution. The Senior Manager will work closely with members of the Investments, Trading, IT, and Data Governance teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Owns the firm’s portfolio management software solution Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX) including all related policies, standards, controls, compliance and audit requirements, business processes, data maintenance and governance, system integrations, and external departmental requests.
• Manages the maintenance and supporting processes for all system data including portfolios, groups, securities, pricing, reconciliations, non‑custodied holdings, performance, composites, benchmarks, and indices.
• Responsible for performance reporting including all related deliverables including standard and ad‑hoc reports, internal and external vendor data‑feeds and integrations, and annual GIPS Composite Reports.
• Designs and implements the strategies, processes, and tools for executing portfolio operations and supporting the report creation process.
• Leads initiatives to solve complex cross-departmental business issues.
• Collaborates with all areas within the firm to ensure the close integration of the portfolio accounting function with the other functional areas, e.g., investments, relationship management, trading, reporting, and IT.
• Train internal staff and direct reports regarding portfolio accounting, performance calculation, and investment reporting.
• Manages the migration of the portfolio management software to the cloud environment and onboarding of Back Office supplementary resources.
• Documents and establishes business processes and controls for ongoing integration with the business.
• Manages vendor relationships pertaining to cloud hosting support, application upgrades, custom report development, and ongoing portfolio operations and reporting support.
• Monitors and manages performance of vendors through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal review process to ensure delivery of business requirements.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work Career Level 8IC Required

Qualifications

5+ years of investment performance experience Preferred 7+ years of investment performance experience and related certifications

Compensation

Anticipated Posting End Date: Base Pay Range: $120,000/yr - $150,000/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

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market‑leading retirement company fueled by world‑class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. 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.

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