Director, Private ABS Originations

Director, Private ABS Origination The Director, Private ABS Originations role leads the sourcing, structuring, and execution of private ABS investment opportunities across consumer, commercial, and specialty asset classes. This role manages senior-level issuer and intermediary relationships, and provides credit leadership for complex structured credit transactions. The Director is tasked with making independent investment recommendations while collaborating closely with portfolio management, legal, and risk teams to execute transactions that align with institutional investment objectives. Key Responsibilities and Duties Evaluates a variety of investment grade private ABS investment opportunities that encompass various industry sectors and deal structures. Analyzes, structures, prices and manages large and/or complex transactions and presents recommendations to credit committee as part of a deal team. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis used in the underwriting process. Monitors a portfolio of investments, prepares credit update memos and makes recommendations (buy, sell and hold) to portfolio managers. Manages investments in high-quality private placement securities and/or investments in a wide variety of private placement securities, including investment and non-investment grade securities, in accordance with defined investment objectives and parameters, while also supporting the origination of investments. Maintains an asset allocation approach to enhance investment performance and maximize returns while appropriately balancing risk, analyzing economic/industry forecasts as well as investment approaches and risk scenarios to formulate recommendations for asset allocation. Analyzes economic, industry and company data, and develops detailed financial models to support investment decisions. Assists in maintaining relationships with deal sponsors, investment banks, investment funds, and other deal flow sources. Represents the organization at industry conferences, sponsor meetings, and market events to enhance deal flow, market intelligence, and position the firm as a preferred capital provider Collaborates cross-functionally with portfolio management, legal, operations, risk management, and compliance teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management Maintains deep knowledge of private ABS market dynamics, regulatory developments, rating agency methodologies, consumer/commercial credit trends, and emerging sectors including fintech and esoteric asset classes Mentors and develops junior investment professionals while contributing to the development of investment policies, underwriting standards, and analytical frameworks specific to private ABS Partners with internal and external legal counsel to negotiate and refine transaction documentation, proactively identifying necessary structural enhancements, covenant protections, and documentation terms that appropriately mitigate risks Develops detailed cash flow and collateral performance models Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC Required Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years of ABS investing experience Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of ABS investing experience CFA/MBA Related Skills Accountability, Asset Valuation, Capital Markets, Communication, Consultative Communication, Credit Analysis, Financial Markets, Investment Research/Analysis, Negotiation, Private Placement Investments, Underwriting Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-03-23 Base Pay Range: $169,000/yr - $237,000/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).  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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. 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