Rotational Program - Insurance Solutions & New Markets
Rotational Associates can expect to complete three 8-month rotational assignments within key areas of our Product and Business Development organizations such as Retirement Products, Product Development and Innovation, Business Strategy and Operations, and Business Development and Product Implementation.
Associates will build cross-functional proficiency by learning the techniques, skills and processes that deliver the highest quality results. Each rotation is designed to improve business acumen and build an overall understanding of TIAA's enterprise strategy. Rotation assignments are determined by a combination of business needs, skills and experience, and the associate's desired career path.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Gains knowledge across various business functions of Product and Business Development organization to help inform career trajectory.
- Support a variety of projects by leveraging project management tools and processes to ensure seamless information flow across teams
- Assists in preparing information and research materials by leveraging Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Complete required in-person, virtual, and on-demand trainings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to help deliver on product or solution strategy
- Conduct meetings with subject matter experts to understand product offerings, lifecycles, features, and benefits
- Utilizes academic knowledge, skills and experience to apply tactics and strategies to solve real business challenges.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level: 5IC
Anticipated start date of July 2027
Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior participation in TIAA's Summer Associate Internship Program
- Background or coursework in financial services, business, economics, or a related field
- Demonstrated curiosity, drive, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest in insurance, retirement products, business strategy, or product management
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better
What You'll Experience
Rotation 1 – Product & Business Foundation (8 months) Get grounded in the core of IS&NM. You'll build foundational knowledge of TIAA's flagship fixed and variable annuity products — including TIAA Traditional, our flagship guaranteed annuity, and CREF, our suite of variable annuities — before expanding your exposure across the broader insurance and retirement product landscape. You'll support product management activities, contribute to business planning processes, apply foundational project management skills to help coordinate workstreams and track deliverables, and begin building the cross-functional relationships that will define your career at TIAA.
Rotation 2 – Growth (8 months) Go deeper. In this rotation, you'll contribute to new product development, innovation, and incubation efforts — or support business strategy and operational effectiveness initiatives that drive enterprise execution. You'll apply the foundation you've built to tackle more complex, ambiguous challenges, manage assigned workstreams with increasing independence, and begin translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Specific rotation areas may include: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Development and Product Implementation, and Chief Administrative Office. Product exposure across rotations spans TIAA's full suite, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account (SIA), Guaranteed Fixed Account (GFA), TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account (REA), Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, and In-plan Managed Accounts. Assignments are tailored to business needs and associate development goals.
Rotation 3 – Impact (8 months) Put it all together. In your final rotation, you'll support the development of strategic partnerships and business opportunities in the Corporate Retirement market or contribute to third-party implementation efforts that bring TIAA's products and solutions to life for clients and plan sponsors. You'll lead workstreams, apply end-to-end project management practices, present findings, and prepare for a full-time role within the organization.
Specific rotation areas may include: Retirement Product, Product Development & Innovation, Business Development and Product Implementation, and Chief Administrative Office. Product exposure across rotations spans TIAA's full suite, including TIAA Traditional, Secure Income Account (SIA), Guaranteed Fixed Account (GFA), TIAA Stable Value, CREF, Real Estate Account (REA), Individual Retirement Accounts, RetirePlus, and In-plan Managed Accounts. Assignments are tailored to business needs and associate development goals.
Related Skills
Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management
Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-10-06
Base Pay Range: $28.22/hr - $35.53/hr
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
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need 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.
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. 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.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
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
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
