Investment Professional - Private Debt Data and Analytics

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.

This position will be focused on enhancing data and analytical capabilities within the Private Debt team.  Responsibilities include dashboard construction, process enhancement and automation, development and ongoing generation of reports, data management and governance, support development of portfolio and market analytics and assist with the early identification of emerging issues or risks. Experience with PowerBI is ideal and any additional knowledge of SQL or Python is preferred.

This Columbus based hybrid position is an Investments G Band role. The team does come into the office three times a week.

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

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Job Description Summary

Nationwide’s vision is to be the most trusted, most caring and most customer-focused protection company. We exist to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care. The Nationwide Investments team manages approximately $150 billion and strives to combine client focus, investment discipline and teamwork to deliver superior results.

The Investment Professional role is responsible for supporting an asset class or client portfolio. Responsibilities include the following: development and ongoing generation of reports, data management and governance, support development of portfolio and market analytics and assist with the early identification of emerging issues or risks. As part of the Nationwide Investments Team, this individual may also have an opportunity to work across other asset classes or portfolios.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support the execution of the investment process through continuous process improvement, data management and governance

• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers in the development and ongoing generation of reports

• Develop and manage processes, including data management and reporting, to support investment activities and collaborate with other asset classes to drive consistency across Investments

• Develop and manage processes, including data management and reporting, to support accurate and timely portfolio management analytics

• Assist in portfolio surveillance, including identification of emerging investment risks and development and implementation of successful risk mitigation actions

• Conduct portfolio performance attribution analysis

• Collaborate with other departments regarding relative value, sector analysis, asset class dynamics and portfolio construction

• Perform ad-hoc projects, reporting and analysis as requested

May perform other responsibilities as assigned   

 

Reporting Relationships: Senior Investment Professional

 

Typical Skills and Experiences:   

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree and/or CFA desirable.

 

Experience: 6 - 10 years of related data management and reporting experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:   

• Solid understanding of fixed income and financial concepts

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinkin