As an AI Product Owner, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how Nuveen leverages artificial intelligence to transform the way we bring value to our investors. You'll drive the full lifecycle of AI products from identifying high-value use cases to delivering secure, reliable solutions that create measurable business impact. This role serves as the critical bridge between our technical AI/ML teams, business stakeholders, and end users ensuring that AI solutions (Traditional/Generative/Agentic) align with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Lead development and execution of AI/ML product strategy and roadmap from concept to deployment
Work with senior product leadership and business stakeholders to understand the roadmap, product strategy, and business goals.
Own and prioritize product backlog based on business value, capacity, and ROI
Partner with engineering and data science teams in Agile environment to deliver well defined Epics, Features and User Stories
Define and track KPIs for model performance, business impact, and user adoption
Communicate product progress, risks, and trade-offs to executive leadership
Collaborate with AI governance team to ensure compliance and production readiness
Work with data teams on data sourcing, quality, and model lifecycle management
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform decisions
Mentor junior product owners and foster innovation culture

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Career Level
8IC

Required Skills

Experience of working in a Product Owner/ Business Analyst role in Asset Management /Financial services industry
5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML products and financial industry
Proven track record of delivering data-driven products from concept to production
Good Understanding of AI/ML concepts, model evaluation, and deployment
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools
Understanding of AWS cloud platforms and data infrastructure
Experience defining metrics and using data to drive product decisions
Exceptional ability to translate product requirements and technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business, or related field
Product management certification (CSPO, CPO, or similar)
Experience with working on Agentic AI workflows
Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads

Related SkillsAcceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Mapping, Business Process Understanding, Business Requirements, Collaboration, Data Analysis, IT Business Analysis, Systems Design/Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Test Planning

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-05-31Base Pay Range: $114,200/yr - $156,100/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

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.

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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