2027 Early Talent Internship

About the Role

This is a 10-week summer internship program designed to challenge students by providing hands-on experience, skills training, and professional networking opportunities to help them identify and build on their career interests. Interns gain exposure to the company and financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, working on business-specific tasks, and collaborating closely with cross-functional groups to better understand TIAA and Nuveen's businesses. The program includes an onboarding process followed by an ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and engagement activities, along with direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors, and previous interns.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes.
• Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects, contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making.
• Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams.
• Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence, competitive analysis, and supporting documentation that advances business objectives.
• Gain exposure to key business functions within IS&NM's Product and Business Development organization.
• Support product management activities and research related to TIAA's retirement products and solutions.
• Prepare research materials and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help deliver on product or solution strategy.
• Conduct meetings with subject matter experts to understand product offerings, lifecycles, features, and benefits.
• Apply academic knowledge and curiosity to contribute to real business challenges.
• Support business planning, market research, and competitive analysis.

Program Structure & Exposure

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:

• Comprehensive training modules
• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Mentorship programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

This position provides exposure to key business divisions, including:

• Actuarial Services
• Asset Management
• Business Management
• Corporate Strategy and Development
• Financial Analysis and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Internal Audit
• Law and Policy
• Marketing and Communications
• Product and Business Development
• Retirement Solutions
• Risk and Compliance
• Technology
• Wealth Management

You'll gain exposure to:

• Retirement Products — TIAA's flagship retirement products and solutions, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account (SIA), Guaranteed Fixed Account (GFA), TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account (REA), Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, and In-plan Managed Accounts.
• Product Development & Innovation — How new products, features, and market opportunities are developed and brought to market.
• Business Strategy & Operations — The planning processes and operational effectiveness efforts that drive enterprise execution.
• Business Development & Product Implementation — How strategic partnerships and third-party implementation bring TIAA's products to life for clients and plan sponsors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Curiosity, drive, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a genuine interest in financial services, insurance, and annuity products.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint)
• Data Analysis & Visualization — Excel and Tableau
• Interest in AI and emerging technology applications in financial services.
• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date between December 2027– June 2028.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Preferred
• Work Experience: No Experience Required
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management & Insurance, or related quantitative and business fields.