Nuveen Real Estate Rotational Analyst – based in Tokyo Full Time NEW

The Nuveen Rotational Program offers an exciting mix of strategically aligned assignments, professional development, and the ability to experience and gain exposure to many facets of our organisation. The environment is challenging, hands on, and full of growth opportunities. Candidates can expect to work within the investment teams and learn the techniques, disciplines and processes that deliver high quality results for our investors/clients.

Program Highlights

This is a 2-year rotational program. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to gain broad exposure to the APAC Real Estate investment platform, with rotations across different functions within the team. Upon successful completion of the program, final placement will be based on your rotational experience, performance and overall business needs.

The rotational assignments may vary, but could include the following groups and teams:

• The financial modelling of real estate investment opportunities includes sensitivity and scenario analysis across risk and returns. It also includes due diligence on the underlying projects/assets and market research.
• The preparation and coordination of business line and IC papers is essential for seeking approval for new real estate investment opportunities. This process will involve liaising with various stakeholders and teams, including certain IC members, as well as the research, sustainability and real estate equity teams (development and asset management). This is a standard part of the approval process.
• The role involves the coordination and management of real estate investment closings, with a particular focus on the management of legal documents, conditions precedent to signing/funding, external consultants and internal process requirements, as well as responsibility for funding mechanics.
• The portfolio management of real estate assets encompasses the monitoring of covenants and the proactive management of variations and approvals.
• The scope of the project will encompass the provision of pitch and marketing materials, in addition to the delivery of due diligence information.
• The investment team requires the following data on a regular basis: swap rates, updates on general real estate market research and information on both equity and real estate investments.
• The role involves the management of various systems, with a focus on those related to funding, risk management and assets under management (AUM).

What Skills & Competencies We Require

• Desire to continuously learn and bring a creative approach to problem solving.Strong numerical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in financial data and documents.
• Sound logical and structured thinking; ability to reach clear conclusions from complex information and explain the reasoning.
• Native-level Japanese (written and verbal), including the ability to independently read and accurately interpret Japanese lease agreements and other key legal and commercial documents, without relying solely on machine translation.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data analysis, basic financial modelling) and PowerPoint.
• Ability to draft and review documents such as contracts, reports and investment memoranda.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with brokers, property managers, lenders, legal advisers and other third-party service providers; willingness to travel and conduct site visits.
• Working English: able to read English documents and communicate in day-to-day business with overseas colleagues.
• A foundation in economics, commerce, or a quantitative/science discipline is beneficial; demonstrated numerical and analytical ability matters more than institution.
• Demonstrated interest in real estate and investment management (e.g. coursework, qualifications, investment clubs, following market news).
• Knowledge of Japanese business etiquette and a willingness to learn through guidance and feedback.
• Ability to use AI tools productively while independently verifying and taking ownership of the output.
• Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to adapt to change.
• Prior internship or relevant work experience is a plus.
• Compliance with company policies, including the outside-employment (side job) restriction.

Source: Nuveen’s Career Page

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