Financial Services Analyst (Group Benefits Sales Assistant)

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.

Join our Ancillary Division team at Nationwide! We’re looking for a Financial Services Analyst (Sales Assistant) to provide critical support for our growing portfolio of group insurance products, including dental, vision, disability, life, and new gap offerings.

 

What you’ll do:

• Prepare quotes and process paperwork for ancillary products
• Partner with agents to gather missing information and ensure smooth case handling
• Support sales specialists and managers with accurate documentation and reporting
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners
   

What we’re looking for:

• Strong computer proficiency and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prior insurance or financial services experience is helpful but not required

Why join us?

• Early-career friendly role with growth potential
• Flexible work options: remote or hybrid
• Be part of a dynamic team introducing innovative products to new markets

Location: Remote (OH, IN, MI) or Hybrid in Michigan. Applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

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

Do you love connecting and building new business relationships? If you have a natural curiosity, are passionate about helping people and want to accelerate both your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you!

As an Analyst, you'll provide prompt, efficient service for assigned product and/or service center internal and external customers. You will coordinate communication between contract holders, producers and internal Nationwide departments. We’ll count on you to review forms and files submitted by members or partners to ensure accurate entry into record keeping systems.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares all materials to propose, sell and establish new plans and set up appropriate records: proposal illustrations, trust agreements, IRS determination reporting, employee communications and client administrative guide, census and plan information.

• Interprets plan provisions, product rules and guidelines to process requests in accordance with Plan and Legal requirements.

• Provides extraordinary care to our customers through workflow management and meeting all required service level agreements. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and the members experience through use of lean methodology. 

• Follows up with appropriate internal administrative areas for completeness and accuracy of the end policy/account product.

• Researches, reviews and analyzes errors and determines best course of action for a workable solution. Takes ownership of identifying and evaluating problems and analyzing customer inquiries to determine appropriate action. 

• Conducts follow up calls to service issues and questions, de-escalating complex customer requests and providing outstanding care during resolution. Includes understanding topics that require insurance or securities license and registration and when and how to route those inquiries to the properly-registered representative.

• Reviews and approves requests for withdrawal, exchanges, deposits, annuity purchases and contract cash-outs. Requests additional information when necessary.

• Compiles management information such as contract and sold case activity as needed by internal management.

• Communicates with customers, sales force, other departments, regional and/or field offices and other industry companies on topics that do not require insurance or securit