Nuveen Real Estate Summer Intern - Based in Milan at TIAA · Milan

Nuveen Real Estate Summer Intern - Based in Milan Location: Milan, Italy Summer Internship Opportunities: Real Estate Developments: help monitor in progress projects and activities. Investment Memorandums: Help create investment memorandums. Research & Analysis: Dive into industry trends, competitors, and product characteristics to support product development. Presentations & Proposals: Prepare detailed product presentations, proposals, and recommendations. Enquiries: Respond to questions from external and internal business partners. What You’ll Get throughout the Internship: 6 Month Part Time Program: Participate in a robust training curriculum, company functions, lunch-and-learns, and social networking events for career growth and personal development. Hands-On Experience: Attend business meetings, deliver presentations, explore business-specific tasks, contribute to projects, and work closely with cross-functional groups. Global Exposure: Connect with Senior Business Leaders globally across Nuveen and TIAA. Career Opportunities: Potential to secure a permanent role upon graduation. What We’re Looking For: Academic Excellence:  Academic Excellence: Strong academic record, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Real Estate Development Knowledge & Interest: Academic background or demonstrated interest in Real Estate Development E.g. Relevant coursework; active participation in development projects, supporting the management of a virtual portfolio; performing on-site progress meeting and time-cost monitoring. Investment Management Knowledge & Interest: Academic background or demonstrated interest in Finance or Real Estate E.g. Relevant coursework; active participation in investment clubs; managing a virtual portfolio; following market commentary; reading financial news Technical skills:  Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, financial modelling, and data analysis. Familiarity with financial statements and real estate metrics such as cap rates, IRR, NOI, and cash-on-cash returns. Experience with Argus Enterprise, CoStar, REIS, or other real estate software is a plus but not required. Analytical Capabilities: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to synthesize complex information, identify key drivers of investment performance, and communicate findings clearly and concisely through written reports and presentations. Intellectual Curiosity: A natural inclination to explore, question, and go beyond the expected, turning curiosity into a driver for personal and professional growth." Communication Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish and preferably a third language. Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise written and verbal communications tailored to different audiences. E.g. You should be comfortable in preparing client ready emails, delivering presentations to a small group of your team or writing reports that inform decision-making. Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team settings by actively listening to others' perspectives, contributing constructively to group discussions.  E.g. You should be able to adapt your working style to help deliver team goals & objectives. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to understand business problems from multiple angles, identify key drivers of outcomes, and propose solutions that balance competing priorities. E.g. Be able to demonstrate interest in understanding investment principles and how client needs align with product offerings. Microsoft Office Proficiency: Strong competency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & advanced in Excel). E.g. Creating financial models, using pivot tables, INDEXMATCH, data visualization, building scripts for data analysis, and automating tasks. Initiative and Ownership: Track record of taking ownership of projects or responsibilities without constant supervision.  E.g. You should be able to proactively identify problems and propose solutions, ensuring regular communication with where appropriate. Due to high volume of applications: We will only consider students in their penultimate year graduating in 2026 or 2027. We will only consider applicants who have the right to live and work in the country for where the internship is located. You must be able to work the internship dates  from July till December, depending on when the university course ends and annual leave of team members during the summer break. Related Skills Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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. Accessibility Support TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: Phone: (800) 842-2755 Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org Privacy Notices For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here. For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here. For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here. For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.