VP, Institutional Business Development

TIAA

VP, Institutional Business Development in Life Insurance consulting with stakeholders. Executing private banking distribution model and relationship management with Mid-West insurance companies.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes a private banking style distribution model specific to U.S. Life Insurers, leveraging intellectual capital across multiple areas of Nuveen.
Transcends product and delivers the firm holistically when engaging with insurance company stakeholders.
Understands and communicates complex insurance investment structures and regulations.
Collaborates effectively with portfolio managers and insurance distribution colleagues, both domestically and globally.
Oversees the onboarding process for new clients.
Exceeds client service expectations through proactive and ongoing engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance investment management, business development, or direct insurance company asset owner experience.
Demonstrated success in developing relationships, building a pipeline of opportunities, and winning new clients.
Comprehensive understanding of the features, design, and benefits of Nuveen products, services, and capital markets, or the ability to develop this knowledge.
FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 required, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Mid-West.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superior retirement program
Highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

insurance investment managementbusiness developmentclient onboardingrelationship buildingpipeline development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationclient serviceproactive engagement

Certifications

FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 63