Churchill Summer Internship: Responsible Investing

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct ESG data analytics.
• Evaluate ESG key performance indicators (KPIs) across new and existing portfolio companies.
• Assist the RI team with creation and maintenance of the ESG database, streamlining data collection and reporting.
• Attend investment committee meetings across the Senior Lending and Private Equity & Junior Capital businesses to document key ESG risks and opportunities.
• Support Churchill’s Investor Solutions Group & Client Services team on RI DDQs and RFPs.

Requirements

• Preferred candidate is a rising Junior or Senior (Class of 2028 or 2029) expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Climate and Sustainability Management, Economics, Environmental Management, or another financial sustainability focused curriculum.
• Strong attention to detail, including careful review of facts and figures; ability to quickly identify errors and ensure consistency.
• Familiarity with private credit markets, investment strategies, and asset classes is a plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with effective active listening.
• Proven track record of success collaborating in a fast-paced, results-driven team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, and gain credibility.
• Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to connect previously unrelated notions and project how potential ideas may unfold.

Education Requirements

• High School Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work

Compensation

Base Pay will be $30.00 per hour.

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).

Career Level

2IC

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Consultative Communication
• Data Analysis
• Influence
• Market/Industry Dynamics
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-09-23

Company Overview

Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.

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.

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.

Accessibility Support

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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.