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Nuveen Equities and Fixed Income (NEFI) is seeking a midstream pipeline analyst to cover publicly traded securities for their Listed Real Assets (LRA) group. The successful candidate will be an experienced, energetic and contributing member of a highly successful group of investment professionals.
With solid critical thinking, an investor mindset and a growth mentality, the Midstream Pipeline Research Analyst will conduct independent research on publicly traded pipeline securities. The successful candidate will analyse financial documents, conduct industry and competitor analysis and prepare reports related to the midstream pipeline industry and individual companies therein. Working independently under limited supervision, the Research Analyst will build a relative valuation framework and make security and sector recommendations to portfolio managers.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Research individual listed companies and develop a proprietary view on absolute and relative valuation using a mix of quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Be able to develop proprietary, high conviction points of view on future earnings and cash flows relative to consensus and company guidance expectations.
• Collect market information and derive forecasts to best determine upcoming commodity trends and potential implications.
• Convey security and sector recommendations to the portfolio management teams through presentations and investments reports, including, earnings notes, conference notes, meeting notes, and ad-hoc reports.
• Attend industry conferences, meet with company management and analyse changes in supply and demand patterns.
• Work closely with other global team members to share ideas and best practices.
• Stay current on political and economic news impacting global commodities in order to serve as an expert for the team.
• Present views to clients and prospective clients
• Collaborate with Nuveen's global client group to grow the business.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC
Qualifications
Required:

• 3+ years with pipeline/energy/utility research and financial statement analysis with experience in a relative valuation framework

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA, CFA designation, or advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years with pipeline/energy/utility research and financial statement analysis with experience in a relative valuation framework
• Sound quantitative, analytical, critical thinking and financial modelling abilities.
• Knowledge and systems ability with Excel and Bloomberg.

Competencies Required

• Critical thinking and investor mindset
• Sound communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful and entrepreneurial attitude with an ability to work independently as part of a global Research team
• Able to thrive in global platform across multiple time-zones and geographies

Related Skills
Accountability, Asset/Investment Modeling, Asset Valuation, Capital Markets, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Investment Research/Analysis, Market/Industry Dynamics, Sector Expertise
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-08-01
Base Pay Range: $115,000/yr - $161,999/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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.
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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.
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