Data Analyst - Stop Loss, Group Benefits

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! 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.

Nationwide Financial Group Benefits is seeking a highly detail-oriented Data Analyst to join the team in a newly created, remote-friendly role. This position will be responsible for data entry, analysis, and visualization to support strategic business decisions, with a strong emphasis on data integrity and accuracy. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in an operational role and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft 365 suite. The role offers mentorship and a potential career path into underwriting, making it an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals with a passion for data.

This role is fully remote.

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

Data drives today’s insurance industry and every one of our business units. How we manage that information is an important component to our success, which means that our Business Information associates are at the center of effectively gathering, organizing and delivering the data necessary to make key decisions across Nationwide. If you're tech savvy, pride yourself on high-quality work with exceptional accuracy and have the confidence to gather the right information and make recommendations this might be the job for you!

As an Analyst, Business Information you will assess information needs, create and maintain ad hoc and standard reports, maintain internal databases for related functional information, and support internal data analysis needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, produces and maintains ad hoc and custom reports for functional area information needs and analysis. Analyzes information contained in reports as requested or needed. Uses various data access tools to pull information for reports.

• Maintains the integrity of information in internal databases.

• Retrieves data from various internal and external sources and data files in order to keep internal databases current and usable. Exports information to external sources.

• Shares reports and information with appropriate area of the company as assigned.

• Supports the research, analysis and presentation of information by: producing reports, compiling and summarizing information, producing supporting documentation and exhibits, and verifying information received from external sources.

• May maintain personal computer hardware and software.

• Assists other associates with preparation of reports and use of information systems, software and related sources of information. Trains other users on report preparation and database access.

• Participates in special projects and teams.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager. Individual Contributor

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in business, insurance, mathematics or related field. Prefer degree or industry/functional coursework.

Experience: Two years of related experience in an operational position that includes analysis, problem solving, planning, coordinating and organizing. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of business and/or insurance policies and procedures, customer service concepts and practices. Familiarity with product terminology, processes, regulatory and compliance issues is desired. Verbal and written communication skills for interaction within the functional area, information documentation and report formulation. Ability to understand business information needs, analyze data requests Ability to work under tight time constraints. Ability to effectively operate a personal computer with business software applications for data import/export, manipulation, reporting and analysis.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. 

Staffing Exceptions to the above Minimum Job Requirements must be approved by the: Business Unit Director/Officer and the HR Represent