Associate, Intl Business Development

The Institutional Sales Associate provides critical operational, analytical, and relationship-support capacity to the Canadian Institutional Sales team, enabling the Managing Director, to focus on client-facing activity across the full spectrum of Canadian institutional investors, including major pension plans, insurance companies, investment consultants, sub-advisory partners, and Indigenous trusts. This role combines CRM and pipeline management, meeting preparation, competitive and market research, and direct relationship-building responsibility for a defined segment of smaller institutional accounts. It is well suited to a motivated, detail-oriented professional seeking a pathway toward a Vice President-level institutional sales career. Key Responsibilities and Duties Sales Operations & Pipeline Management Maintain accurate and current CRM records across all Canadian institutional accounts, tracking meeting notes, next steps, and relationship history. Own pipeline reporting for the full team, consolidating activity across regions and verticals into regular management updates. Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation for prospect and client meetings, including due diligence sessions and finals presentations. Client & Prospect Support Prepare briefing documents, account profiles, and competitive intelligence ahead of VP and MD meetings. Draft and coordinate responses to due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) and RFPs in partnership with CPMs and RFP specialists. Support the preparation of pitchbooks, fact sheets, and other client-facing materials, ensuring compliance review is completed prior to distribution. Direct Account Ownership Independently manage relationships with a defined book of smaller institutional accounts, including foundations, family offices, and emerging plans not yet warranting senior coverage. Identify and qualify new prospects within this segment, escalating opportunities of sufficient scale to the appropriate VP. Market & Competitive Research Track relevant market developments, competitor product launches, and consultant search activity across the Canadian institutional landscape. Support account planning processes by compiling relevant data on target accounts, including asset allocation trends and manager roster changes where available. Cross-Functional Coordination Liaise with compliance, legal, marketing, and product teams to ensure all client-facing activity and materials meet internal policy and regulatory requirements. Support onboarding of new institutional clients in coordination with operations and legal teams. Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC This position must be based in Canada. Qualifications: Required: One to three years of experience in institutional sales support, asset management operations, or a related financial services role. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field required; progress toward CFA, CAIA, or CSC/CPH designations is an asset. Three years of experience in institutional sales support, asset management operations, or a related financial services role. Strong proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise materials. French language proficiency is a strong asset given the team's Quebec market coverage, though not required for all placements. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment. Within the first six to twelve months, a successful Associate will have taken full ownership of CRM hygiene and pipeline reporting across the team, be independently managing a growing book of smaller institutional accounts, and be trusted to prepare high-quality materials for MD-level meetings with minimal oversight. Longer term, this role is designed as a developmental step toward a Vice President-track institutional sales career. Related 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about 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. 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. 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The Associate provides operational, analytical, and relationship-support to the Canadian Institutional Sales team, including CRM management and meeting preparation. They also independently manage a defined book of smaller institutional accounts and conduct market research to support sales strategies.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in institutional sales support or asset management operations. A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business is preferred, along with proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

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• Institutional Sales
• CRM Management
• Pipeline Management
• Market Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Salesforce
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Financial Analysis
• Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Project Coordination
• Asset Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Executive Presence
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Sales Prospecting
• Natural Capital
• Microsoft Access
• Research
• Account Planning
• Asset Allocation
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Management
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
• Investments
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Competitive Intelligence
• Due Diligence
• Economics
• Finance
• Fact Sheets
• Sales
• Financial Services
• French Language
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Institutional Investing
• Operations
• Practice Management
• Presentations
• Real Estate
• Relationship Building
• Request For Proposal
• Sales Operations
• Verbal Communication Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Associate Business Development Manager
• Business Development Specialist
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine