Investment Analyst, IG Credit Research

Nationwide · Columbus, OH · 1 mo ago

$78k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

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Work schedule

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. Work schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Job Description Summary

Nationwide Investments employs a research-driven, team-oriented, and results-focused investment process to manage our clients’ portfolios. Credit Research is one of three critical functions in the investment process, along with Portfolio Management and Trading. As an Investment Analyst on our Investment Grade Credit Research team, you will be responsible for supporting the Public Corporate Credit team by identifying, analyzing, and recommending investments within the Investment Grade bond market.

Key Responsibilities

Performs basic research and analysis within the asset class in support of the team’s investment decision-making process.
Identifies risk and return drivers, develops and models forward-looking scenarios, analyzes relative value, and provides input into investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through use of written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in the economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive business environments that impact investment fundamentals, valuations, and positioning within client portfolios.
Buils relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates successfully with other Nationwide Investment groups to advance our clients’ best interests.

Typical Skills And Experiences

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; MBA or CFA preferred
Experience: Up to 5 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge, Abilities And Skills: Uses judgement with supervision required for overall tasks; Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; Proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus; Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to establish and organize work priorities; Results driven, self-motivated, and intellectually inquisitive; Positive, hardworking, pro-active, and professional; Highly collaborative and team oriented; Critical and creative thinker willing to express opinions and views; Organized, detailed, and process oriented; Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; Accountable for completion of assigned tasks.

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. Some travel may be required.
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

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.

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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.