Nuveen Responsible Investing Summer Intern 2026 - Based in London

What’s Nuveen Responsible Investing? Our legacy of Responsible Investing (RI) spans over 50 years, culminating in a uniquely designed system to deliver superior investment impact and enhanced client outcomes. Our team of over 30 dedicated RI subject matter experts specialise by asset class and role, focusing on Nuveen’s three key principles: ESG integration, stewardship, and impact. All RI team members work to set strategic priorities, ensure best practices, and establish firm-wide standards within their areas of expertise. Those with asset class specialisation collaborate closely with investment analysts, portfolio managers, risk management professionals, and others across the organisation to drive the scale and quality of ESG integration and RI-focused product development.

Summer Internship Opportunities Depending on evolving business needs, the internship will involve some of the following tasks and deliverables:

• Market research: Research RI/ESG industry trends, market dynamics, competitors, and product characteristics to support development of Nuveen RI capabilities.
• ESG analysis: Conduct analysis on financially material ESG issues for key sectors in Nuveen’s portfolio to support investment processes and company engagement.
• Communications: Contribute to reporting and communications related to the firm’s stewardship and RI activities.
• Client engagement: Support responses and process improvements related to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and other queries from clients and business partners across the organisation.
• Presentations & Proposals: Support preparation of internal and external presentations, proposals, and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Support collaboration and coordination among central RI team and sustainability/ESG/RI subject matter experts across teams and affiliates.
• Regulation: Contribute to projects, initiatives and processes related to ESG/RI regulatory developments, data sources and emerging industry practices.

What You’ll Get throughout the Internship:

• 10-Week Program: Participate in a robust training curriculum, company functions, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and social networking events for career growth and personal development.
• Hands-On Experience: Attend business meetings, deliver presentations, explore business-specific tasks, contribute to projects, and work closely with cross-functional groups.
• Global Exposure: Connect with Senior Business Leaders globally across Nuveen and TIAA.
• Career Opportunities: Potential to secure a permanent role upon graduation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Academic Excellence: On track for at least a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree (or equivalent), preferably in finance, business, mathematics, business administration, or a similar field.
• Interest in Investment Management: General knowledge about investment processes, preferably within fixed income and private markets.
• Passion for Sustainability: Understanding and curiosity about how ESG/RI consideration can impact financial risks and opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Experience in building relationships through previous internships, part-time work, student organisations, or volunteer roles. Comfortable initiating conversations with stakeholders, following up proactively, and maintaining long-term connections.
• Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise written and verbal communications tailored to different audiences. Comfortable preparing client‑ready emails, delivering presentations, or writing reports that inform decision‑making.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team settings by actively listening to others' perspectives, contributing constructively to group discussions, and adapting working style to help deliver team goals and objectives.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to understand business problems from multiple angles, identify key drivers of outcomes, and propose solutions that balance competing priorities. Interest in understanding investment principles and how client needs align with product offerings.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Strong competency with Microsoft Office, at least intermediate level PowerPoint skills and advanced level Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, advanced functions).
• Initiative and Ownership: Track record of taking ownership of projects or responsibilities without constant supervision. Ability to proactively identify problems and propose solutions, ensuring regular communication where appropriate.

Key Details:

• Due to high volume of applications: we will only consider students in their penultimate year graduating in 2027.
• We will only consider applicants who have the right to live and work in the country for where the internship is located.
• You must be able to work the internship dates of 22nd June – 28th August 2026.

Related Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management.

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.

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.