Real Estate, Portfolio Management Associate - Based in Hong Kong

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.

Overview of the Role:

The Real Estate Portfolio Management Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of real estate funds, contributing to fund formation initiatives, and coordinating platform-wide reporting, budgeting, and data management across the APAC region. Working independently under minimal supervision, this job is responsible in real estate for aspects of financial analysis, investor reporting and presentations and contributing to prospective investor marketing and due diligence. The role works closely with cross-functional teams across the broader Real Estate team, and requires strong financial modelling, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Fund Management and Platform Fund Management
  • Oversee fund model management and deliver regular fund reporting on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Support the preparation and coordination of Investment Committee memoranda, AGM/IAC materials, and client pitch presentations.
  • Assist with fund budgeting, and contribute to transaction-related activities including market research, deal screening, underwriting, and investment due diligence.
  • Lead the creation and coordination of roadshow presentations, and manage data collection and maintenance for APAC real estate holdings and track records.
  • Support global data migration efforts through APAC-specific data cleansing initiatives.
  • Coordinate internal reporting and budgeting activities across APAC Fund Management teams, and assist with the preparation of quarterly board meeting memoranda.
  • Develop and maintain APAC budgets and financial forecasts.
• Fund Formation
  • Conduct research on market white space opportunities and coordinate across cross-functional teams to support the development of new investment strategies using both top-down and bottom-up analytical approaches.
  • Create presentations and supporting materials for proposed strategies, and build early-stage fund and deal financial models.
  • Support client pitches, due diligence processes, and data room preparation, as well as internal reporting and presentations, and budgeting activities.

• Collaborates actively with broader real estate teams (asset management, fund finance, performance measurement, research etc.) to ensure integrated and well-informed decision-making.
• Support industry, market, and property-specific research as well as competitive fund analysis to remain ahead of trends and developments impacting the real estate investment management business.

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in private equity real estate, portfolio management, asset management, acquisitions, underwriting, investment banking, or a similar investment-focused role.
• Familiarity with APAC real estate markets is preferred; exposure to markets such as Japan, Hong Kong is an advantage.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, portfolio analytics, and quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to interpret investment and asset-level performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required; experience with real estate analytics tools such as Forbury, ARGUS, or equivalent platforms preferred.
• Understanding of fund structures, investor reporting standards
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external partners.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Additional Information

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen 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.  

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen 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.  

Related Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, Investment Strategy Acumen, Investor Relationship Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Portfolio Management, Real Estate Investments

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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.

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