The Wealth Distribution Associate Communications role will support Wealth Distribution and work as a team on building strategies and inspiring & empowering Advisors by prioritizing messaging and ensuring Advisors have a clear, simple view on what's important to their roles. In partnership with key business partners, leads field support project timing and progress to ensure timely delivery of final drafts. Represents marketing Wealth Distribution effectively in partnering with distribution teams and subject matter experts across investment and product teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports the end-to-end internal communications strategy for Wealth Distribution to ensure consistent and powerful messages.

• Supports Wealth Distribution associate engagement initiatives to embed core values and strengthen partnership with Retirement partners that supports delivery of an exceptional client experience.

• Supports coordination of key “activation” events for Head of Wealth Distribution’s culture change, such as Town Halls; All-Hands; speaking engagements/presentations at enterprise events; Head of Wealth Distribution speaking engagement/presentations at other business line engagement events.

• Provides expertise to managers and senior executives on developing organizational messages and translating into the appropriate formats that maintain clarity and accuracy of message that make it easy for advisors to understand.

• Supports strategies for business and organizational initiatives, in alignment with goals from senior leadership.

• Aligning to broader office of the Chief Operating Officer communications calendar where needed, owns and coordinates the Advisor specific communications calendar including comms from other areas of TIAA, as well as self-produced messaging which will focus on operational and transformational content as well as updates on strategy.

• Supports and helps to lead transformation and change management efforts within the Wealth Distribution function.

• Analyzes employee engagement levels (in partnership with human resources) through internal surveys and day to day touch points. Accountable for incorporating engagement.

• Engage with wealth distribution business leaders and key partners to develop targeted messages, themes, topics, etc. that are critical for Advisor success.

• Coaching staff involved in any communication events or presentations.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level8IC

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of Financial Services experience in Marketing and Communications in areas such as Transformational, Internal, Employee and or Associate Communications

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years of Financial Services experience in Marketing and Communications in areas such as Transformational, Internal, Employee and or Associate Communications

• Proven track record of successful deployment of internal communication strategies

• Experience in various internal communication platforms and channels such as Share Point, Poppulo, etc.

• Demonstrated written skills that translate messages into meaningful content for client facing roles

Related Skills:

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Due Diligence, Practice Management Strategy, Prioritizes Effectively, Quantitative Analysis, Retirement Planning Selling, Sales, TIAA Products/Services Acumen, Wealth Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-03-07

Base Pay Range: $101,000/yr - $135,000/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).

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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 weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre 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.

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