2027 Early Talent Rotational Program: Technology
About the role
The Tech Associate assists with recurring tasks across multiple areas of an organization's overall information technology (IT) infrastructure including analysis, development, and administration of IT systems software, hardware and databases, data processing operations, and end‑user technology. The role provides experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, and exploring business‑specific tasks to better understand the organization. The associate participates in a robust training and onboarding program followed by an ongoing speaker series, lunch‑and‑learns, and cohort engagement activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recurring tasks across IT infrastructure including analysis, development, and administration of IT systems software, hardware, and databases.
- Support data processing operations and end‑user technology.
- Gain experience and understanding of the company and financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, and exploring business‑specific tasks.
- Participate in a robust training and onboarding program, followed by ongoing speaker series, lunch‑and‑learns, and cohort engagement activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- No prior work experience required.
- Sedentary work environment.
- Career level 5IC.
- Anticipated start dates: January 2027 and July 2027.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without need for current or future work‑visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Participation in TIAA’s Summer Associate Internship Program.
Skills
- Readiness to continuously learn and grow technical skills relevant to analyst and engineering roles.
- Team player, fast‑paced work, problem‑solving, critical thinking.
- Exposure to scripting languages.
- Preferred technical skills: Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis and Process Identification, Asset Management, Communication and Presentation skills, Team Leadership and Collaboration.
- Programming/languages: Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, XML, Oracle SQL, T‑SQL, R, Tableau, C, C++, Advanced Excel (Power Query/Power BI), Machine Learning and AI, Database Engineering, Cloud, AWS SageMaker, GitLab, Jira, Snowflake.
- Related skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management.
Benefits
The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes a superior retirement program, competitive health, wellness, and work‑life offerings designed to help associates achieve and maintain their best possible physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.