Job Overview: Managing Director – Head of Fixed Income, Equities, and Compliance Technology

Nuveen, the investment management arm of TIAA, is seeking a high-level strategic leader to oversee the technology product management for its Fixed Income, Equities, and Compliance divisions. Based in New York City, this role is mission-critical, supporting the stewardship of over $800 billion in assets under management (AUM).

You will lead a multi-disciplinary department responsible for the software that powers front-office research, portfolio management, and global trading operations, while ensuring all activities meet stringent regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Leadership

Product Strategy & Vision

Roadmap Ownership: Define and execute the product vision for the fixed income and equity trading tech stack, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of Portfolio Managers and Traders.
Innovation: Shift the platform from a system of record to a system of intelligence by improving pre-trade analytics, order generation, and trade execution across all asset classes, including derivatives.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Executive Liaison: Serve as the primary bridge between the Heads of Portfolio Management, Trading, and Compliance and the engineering teams.
Bloomberg Optimization: Drive the utilization of the Bloomberg suite (Terminal, AIM, PORT, TSOX, EMSX) and manage the overarching vendor relationship, including contract negotiations.
Infrastructure Collaboration: Partner with IT infrastructure teams to devise capacity plans and ensure the end-to-end system delivery is robust and scalable.

Team Leadership

Performance Management: Manage a department of multiple teams, providing coaching on software development best methods and setting operational goals.
Talent Development: Lead the hiring process and formal performance reviews to maintain a high-performing, motivated workforce.

Qualifications & Required Experience

Domain Expertise

Tenure: 8+ years (10+ preferred) of product management experience in financial services technology.
Fixed Income Depth: Comprehensive knowledge of fixed income markets, bond mathematics, security/risk analytics, and the full trade lifecycle for instruments including derivatives.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II and Reg NMS, ensuring “best execution” requirements are baked into the technology.

Technical Mastery

Bloomberg Platforms: Deep hands-on proficiency with Bloomberg AIM (portfolio construction), PORT, and OMS/EMSX.
Software Excellence: Understanding of system integration, API development, and cloud-based fintech solutions.
Methodology: Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.

Preferred Experience (The “Standout” Candidate)

CRIMS Expertise: System administration and implementation experience with Charles River Investment Management System, specifically the Compliance Manager and Manager Workbench modules.
Multi-Asset Depth: Strong proficiency in Equity markets alongside Fixed Income.
Operational Background: Prior experience in middle-office operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $175,100 – $330,500/year (plus discretionary incentive programs).
Retirement: Access to TIAA’s market-leading retirement system.
Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
Work Environment: Collaborative in-office culture in the heart of Manhattan.

Why Nuveen?

Founded by Andrew Carnegie, TIAA and Nuveen represent a century-long legacy of financial stewardship. This role offers the opportunity to lead at a Fortune 100 scale while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit required to innovate in the fast-paced world of electronic trading and AI-driven portfolio management.

Nuveen, a TIAA company | New York, NY

The Company & Culture Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA, managing over $1.2 trillion in assets with a legacy rooted in responsible investing and retirement security. Its culture is a unique hybrid of social mission and financial rigor. Because Nuveen manages the retirement funds of millions of teachers and non-profit workers, the environment feels more “purpose-driven” than a typical Wall Street firm. In 2026, the company is operating under a “Culture of Impact”—a strategy that balances the stability of its parent company, TIAA, with an increasingly agile, AI-integrated approach to asset management. Employees describe the atmosphere as collaborative and collegial, though at times navigating the bureaucracy of a century-old institution can feel slower than at smaller boutiques.

The Location Nuveen’s global headquarters is at 730 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

The 730 Third Hub: This LEED Gold-certified skyscraper recently underwent a $120 million renovation, transforming it into a “Class A” collaboration destination.
Premium Amenities: The office features an exclusive amenity floor with a 7,000-square-foot landscaped terrace, a state-of-the-art fitness center with locker rooms, and an expansive food hall. It also includes “smart windows” that adjust automatically to sunlight to optimize the indoor climate.
Neighborhood: Located in the Grand Central area, it offers immediate access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines and Metro-North, making it one of the most accessible offices in the city for commuters.

To apply for this job please visit www.nuveen.com.