MBA Strategy & Planning Associate

TIAA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA’s Corporate Strategy & Planning function invites early-career professionals to join the Associate Development Program, a 2-year track building internal strategy consulting skills across retirement, insurance and asset management businesses. You’ll work on high-impact projects with mentorship, increasing responsibility, and exposure to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have a university degree, 5+ years in related roles, and a drive to grow in strategic analysis, financial modeling, and

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Prior experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related analytical roles strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with business leaders across TIAA's units to address enterprise-wide strategic challenges.
• Supports and increasingly leads components of consulting project workstreams with strict timelines.
• Learn to structure and solve complex business problems across growth strategy, operating model design, and market positioning.
• Conducts rigorous analysis including market sizing, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling, and scenario planning.
• Develops comfort with ambiguity and risk assessment in decision-making.
• Contributes to executive-ready materials for the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.
• Builds relationships with engagement managers and business partners for credibility.
• Participates in formal training, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Business Development

Consultative Communication

Data-Based Decision Making

Executive Presence

Financial Modeling

Market Dynamics

Relationship Management

Storytelling

Strategic Thinking

Education

University Degree Required

MBA Preferred

Job description

TIAA’s Corporate Strategy & Planning function invites early-career professionals to join the Associate Development Program, a 2-year track building internal strategy consulting skills across retirement, insurance and asset management businesses. You’ll work on high-impact projects with mentorship, increasing responsibility, and exposure to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have a university degree, 5+ years in related roles, and a drive to grow in strategic analysis, financial modeling, and