Investment Analyst, Enterprise Portfolio Management

Job Description

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.

Job Description Summary

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

• 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

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

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

• Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
• Working Conditions: Normal office environment

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.

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.

Salary Range

The national salary range for Investment Analyst - 111681 : $71,000.00-$119,000.00