Real Estate Development Associate Jobs in Denver, NC

The Real Estate Portfolio Management job implements the organization's real estate investment strategy, including portfolio construction, market and asset selection, financing, and making investment recommendations. Working independently under minimal supervision, this job is responsible in real estate for financial analysis, investor reporting and presentations, and prospective investor marketing and due diligence. This job will also work closely with real estate teams in acquisitions, asset management, development, and capital markets, as well as the distribution, product, research, finance and marketing teams.

• Reviews extensive proprietary financial models to monitor and analyze the financial performance of the real estate portfolio, potential new investments, and financing.
• Performs ongoing property valuations, develops strategies for maximizing value, and creates hold/sell analysis in partnership with the assigned sector team.
• Assesses the existing and potential operating characteristics of each real estate and/or property investment (i.e. revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, tenant credit, leases).
• Collaborates with real estate asset management, finance, and performance measurement teams to obtain portfolio/asset information and prepare performance analyzes and reports that support the financial business decisions and development of the organization's portfolio management activity.
• Drafts investment memorandums to be presented to the Investment Committee.
• Analyzes industry, market and property-specific research as well as competitive fund analyzes to stay well-informed and ahead of trends and current issues impacting the real estate management business.
• Contributes to fund raising and investor relations efforts including: setting and executing capital raising strategy, annual investor conference, advisory committee meetings, Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) review, fulfilling investor requests for information, investor on-site meetings, and ongoing investor relations management.
• Maintains relationships with real estate and property management industry experts, strategic partners, investors and fiduciaries to identify industry trends, discover potential capital sources and promote the organization's brand.

• University (Degree) Preferred

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

7IC

Related SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, Investment Strategy Acumen, Investor Relationship Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Portfolio Management, Real Estate Investments

2026-10-06

Base Pay Range: $140,000/yr - $192,000/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).

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.

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.

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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