Senior Investment Analyst - Private Debt

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 will be a hybrid role based out of our Columbus, OH location. The team comes into the office three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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

This is an investments F band compensation grade.

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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 Private Debt Senior Investment Analyst role is responsible for supporting the management of Nationwide’s Private Debt portfolio which includes credit funds, separately managed accounts (“SMAs”) and co-investments. Responsibilities include supporting the following: new investment underwritings, management of the existing portfolio, the development of a new investment pipeline, fulfilling reporting needs, and special projects. As part of the Nationwide Corporate Credit Team, this individual will also have an opportunity to work across other fixed income asset classes including leveraged finance and investment grade corporate credit. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:    

• Working under direct supervision to assist in the underwriting of new funds and co-investments, monitoring existing book of fund/SMAs exposure and co-investments as part of a collaborative team 

• Provide input into the analysis of existing portfolio of funds, SMAs and co-investment exposure 

• Assist with the review of structure and negotiation of terms 

• Assist with completion of legal documentation with internal and external legal counsel 

• Support the analysis of geopolitical impacts 

• Take an active role in the development of investment theses materials for investment committee presentation 

• Assist with the ongoing monitoring of the securities portfolio 

• Review credit and sector fundamentals 

• Assist with the early identification of emerging issues or risks 

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

• Develop and maintain relationships with external business partners for deal flow and market color 

• Create streamlined reporting and produce portfolio reports as needed 

• Assist with data management and maintenance 

May perform other responsibilities as assigned 

  

Reporting Relationships:  Asset Class Senior Investment Professional 

  

Typical Skills and Experiences:    

  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree with MBA preferable. Chartered Financial Analyst desired. 

  

Experience:  4 to 7 years of related investment experience.    

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: