Director of Proxy Operations

Proxy Operations

The Director of Proxy Operations manages a team responsible for proxy account setup voting execution and proxy reporting across Nuveen. The function involves working with custodian banks to ensure full account set up and flow of proxy ballots as well as the monitoring of accurate voting positions dissemination of proxy research to portfolio managers and interactions with third party vendors on proxy voting matters.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages Proxy team through the full lifecycle including performance appraisals hiring promotion salary termination etc. for direct reports and subordinate staff.
• Identifies and evaluates fundamental operations and control issues providing strategy and direction to attain compliance with control design industry expectations and regulatory requirements with focus on operating effectiveness and efficiencies across the organization.
• Evaluates the business operations and develops relevant control and process improvement ideas to assist the organization in meeting its goals.
• Ensure accounts are correctly set-up for proxy voting at the firm custodian banks and third party vendors. Audit and reconcile existing setups to identify areas of focus for additional scrutiny.
• Ensure proper documentation of standard operating procedures and oversight functions.
• Communicate daily with vendors custodian banks IT internal business partners and internal clients to determine proper functioning of processes and to resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
• Support Responsible Investing team in the submission of proxy votes and processing of external engagement requests and identifying opportunities for the improvement in the efficiency and reliability of the groups procedures and operations including through automation and systemization.
• Support the Legal and Compliance department in meeting regulatory requirements on proxy voting and reporting.
• Support Responsible Investing team with running regular reporting and analytics across proxy voting and engagement.
• Undertake ad-hoc company data collection and aggregation for priority engagement initiatives and other Responsible Investing team projects.

Educational Requirements

Work Experience

Physical Requirements

Career Level

7IC

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

3 years of Proxy Operations Experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

5 years of Proxy Operations Experience

Related Skills

Adaptability Capital Markets Collaboration Continuous Improvement Mindset Data-Based Decision Making Environmental / Sustainability Acumen Executive Presence Influence Market / Industry Dynamics Responsible Investing Stakeholder Engagement Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date :

Base Pay Range : $136000 / yr - $161000 / 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 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 worlds 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 to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA were on a mission to build on our 100 year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrows 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 Nuveens entrepreneurial spirit where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathwaysbecause when our people succeed our impact on clients lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. Thats 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 .

Equal Opportunity

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1