Job Description

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:

Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215

Work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

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Nationwide Investments employs a research-driven, team-oriented, and results-focused investment process to manage our clients’ portfolios. Research, Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Information Technology and Client Advisory are all critical functions within the investment process. The Investment Analyst will be responsible for supporting the team in one or a more of those functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an Investment Analyst you will be an important part of the Investment Team closely working with various associations/senior management to support the management of Nationwide’s Investment portfolios. Responsibilities includes supporting the management of the existing portfolio, new investments, fulfilling reporting needs, data management, special projects and contributing to the investment process. As part of the Nationwide Investment Team, the individual will also have an opportunity to work across the investment floor.

• Evaluate long term macro trends and changes in the economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive business environment which are likely to have an impact on the performance of existing investments. Actively engage and debate how such changes create risks that could impact future investment strategy.

• Develop an awareness and understanding of capital markets in order to assess risk adjusted returns and relative value across competing investment opportunities.

• Develop an understanding of Insurance Company capital treatment and monitor regulatory changes that could impact the investment process.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Professional or Senior Investment Professional.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to establish and manage priorities, set standards, drive execution, and collaborate effectively;

• Handles pressure well and capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;

• Ability to successfully coordinate and work across different groups;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ;

• Critical and creative thinker able to articulate credit opinions and views;

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

• Positive, hardworking, and professional;

• Highly collaborative and a team player;

• Organized, detailed, and process oriented

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Investment Analyst - 111681 : $71,000.00-$119,000.00The expected starting salary range for Investment Analyst - 111681 : $71,000.00-$119,000.00