Financial Analyst - Technical

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. 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.

Enjoy the vibrant energy of the Arena District, working in-office 2 days a week.

In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team to configure OIPA (Oracle Insurance Policy Administration) for Nationwide’s life insurance products. Your daily responsibilities will include translating complex calculations and business requirements into precise OIPA configurations.

Key Responsibilities:

• OIPA Configuration:
  • Translate business requirements and calculations into OIPA configurations.
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency in configuration processes.
• Collaboration and Problem Solving:
  • Work closely with team members to solve complex problems.
  • Collaborate effectively to ensure seamless integration of configurations.
• Agility and Innovation:
  • Adapt quickly to changing requirements and priorities.
  • Bring innovative and creative solutions to the table.
• Strategic Thinking and Independence:
  • Think strategically to align configurations with business goals.
  • Work independently, identifying and prioritizing tasks without constant supervision.
• Passion for Problem Solving and Mathematics:
  • Demonstrate a strong passion for solving problems.
  • Utilize mathematical skills to ensure precise and accurate configurations.

Qualifications:

• Technically focused with a creative and innovative mindset.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Passion for mathematics and its application in technical configurations.
• Coding skills in SQL or XML is a plus

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization.  Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Internal Note: Compensation Grade E3

Job Description Summary

Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!

As an Analyst you will be expected to learn about the insurance and finance industry, products Nationwide provides and a variety of actuarial software. You will be trained in company and business operations while performing mathematical and quantitative actuarial analyses that are essential to the success of Nationwide and the protection we provide our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Compiles, categorizes and analyzes data, with direction and oversight.

• Assists in building testing tools, analyzing product calculations and product illustrations.

• Aids in building, maintaining and running actuarial, projection and valuation models.

• Completes financial reporting and analysis with direct oversite. 

• Responsible for pricing and implementation of products with input and oversite. 

• Assists in valuation/reserving under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP and tax) for products.

• Assists with analysis of reinsurance opportunities and risks for Nationwide Financial business products. 

• Assists in activities related to a specialized phase of data and analytics which may include data governance, data strategy development, data modeling, data requirements, data manipulation, and/or requirements elicitation when needed.