Farmland Analyst: AU Horticulture | AU Viticulture | AU South Row CropsFull time position in Wagga Wagga, or Southern NSW/Northern Victoria 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.
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.
The Southern Region in Australia is made up of a sub-portfolio of agricultural assets across Southern NSW, Victoria and South Australia. The diversified region provides the business with exposure to Horticulture, Viticulture, Dryland and Irrigated Cropping.
The Farmland Analyst role will be working closely with the Southern 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 include day-to-day asset management, 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 Horticulture, Viticulture, Irrigated and Dryland Cropping industries, with minimum of 2-4 years' experience in Agribusiness Management, Asset Management or Investment Management preferred. Horticulture or Viticulture experience 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.Financial modelling skills and desire to build competency.Basic understanding of property valuation, farm budgeting, mapping, agronomic systems and the rural property sector preferred.Good interpersonal skills.Advanced financial and analytical skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of the broader team.Capability to write and present proposals, reports and research papers.Willingness to travel from time to time. 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.
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