Farmland Analyst, Central Region

at  TIAA

Farmland Analyst, Central Region

• Farmland Analyst: Irrigated & Dryland Cropping | Nature Based Solutions | ESG
• Full time position in Central NSW (Dubbo preferred)

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, listed equities and alternatives. Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.nuveen.com

WESTCHESTER GROUP OF AUSTRALIA (WGA) MANAGES NUVEEN NATURAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN AUSTRALIA FOR ITS US BASED PARENT COMPANY NUVEEN, A TIAA COMPANY. COMBINING EXPERTISE ACROSS FARMLAND AND TIMBERLAND INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS, NUVEEN NATURAL CAPITAL HAS OVER 35 YEARS OF LAND-BASED INVESTING EXPERIENCE. WITH US$12.4 BILLION OF ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT AND OVER 3 MILLION ACRES ACROSS NEARLY 600 PROPERTIES IN 10 COUNTRIES, OUR PLATFORM IS EQUIPPED TO DELIVER INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE NATURE, CLIMATE AND PEOPLE.

Westchester was established locally in 2007 and includes a portfolio of more than 70 farmland investments, with a total AUM in excess of AU$2.7 billion across Cropping, Horticulture, Viticulture and Nature Based Solutions strategies.
The Central Region in Australia is made up of a sub-portfolio of agricultural assets across Central NSW. The region provides the business with exposure to Dryland and Irrigated Cropping assets, along with the seed asset for the Nature Based Solutions strategy.
The Farmland Analyst role will be working closely with the Central Region, Senior Regional Asset Manager, assisting in the management and expansion of a portfolio of farmland investments, via new acquisitions and value add development strategies.
We are seeking an analytical, relationship orientated, and enthusiastic person with the desire to learn and grow to join our highly experienced team. The focus of the role will be the portfolio management, financial reporting, commodity marketing, farm mapping, maintenance of farm data and records, WH&S compliance and ESG initiatives.
The candidate requires an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Investment and/or Management. Background or experience in Cropping industries, with minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in Agribusiness Management, Asset Management or Investment
Management would be preferred. Irrigation Industry knowledge ideal.
If you have an interest in this position, are excited about developing a career with a leading Global Farmland Investment business and have an appreciation of the demands of working for a large institution, we encourage you to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining the reasons for your interest.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced computer skills, including highly proficient in Microsoft 365 desktop applications - in particular Excel.
• Basic understanding of spatial mapping systems, property valuation techniques, farm budgeting tools, agronomic systems and the rural property sector would be preferred.
• Financial modelling skills and desire to build competency
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Advanced financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the broader team.
• Ability to write and present proposals, reports and research papers.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
  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. Please contact ta@nuveenglobal.com should you require any assistance.
  Related Skills
  Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Reporting Oversight, Investments, Market/Industry Dynamics, Natural Capital Investments, Nuveen Products/Services Acumen, Relationship Management, Story Telling

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