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.

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

Internal Compensation Grade: E3
Location: This position can be filled as Hybrid or Remote

Experience in Insurance and Product Development is ideal.

Job Description Summary

Our work is essential to helping Nationwide build future capability to serve customer needs. Keeping existing products relevant and marketable and building new products takes research, critical thinking, practicality and collaboration. If you enjoy gathering input and information, working on a team and creating innovative solutions for customers, we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Analyst, you'll provide detailed data analysis in support of the Product Management team. This includes performing data extraction and analysis and formulating solutions to sophisticated business issues. You'll work as part of a cross-functional team on projects, systems, workflows and processes. In addition, you may lead portions of work that contribute to the overall project.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers information from multiple sources, according to company guidelines, to perform analysis. May require gathering verbal information from internal subject matter specialists or partners and written data through reports or other external published or non-published electronic means. Provides and applies context and understanding of information to anticipate the multiple variables and complexities needed to research.

• Analyzes data from various business processes. Works independently, identifying multiple inputs, variables and using business knowledge to fully consider the situation and provide a robust analysis and deployment recommendation. Applies judgment, understanding, and curiosity to data to develop effective recommendations.

• Leads completion of analysis and tasks in assigned areas within established time and service standards. May oversee coordination and collaboration across team and project work.

• Determines necessary steps to process work. Defines data sets, data sources and assumptions needed to complete the analysis. Determines most appropriate format to display data, options and recommendations based on the situation. Provides input on the rate review process for assigned products and on external factors not easily seen in the data. Makes recommendations based on acquired functional and regional knowledge.

• Plans completion of assignments to meet agreed upon timelines and service level agreements. May plan completion of project work that coordinates with larger team efforts.

• Consults with team and internal partners to resolve business issues and projects of moderate complexity requiring more discernment or robust solutions. Gains insight into interpersonal and organizational capabilities and opportunities to drive maximum value. Identifies gaps, trends and opportunities for profitable growth for consultation with portfolio team and other internal partners. Consults with leader and product manager about outcomes of analysis work and ideas.

• Communicates with internal and external business partners by requesting or providing requested information. May assist in delivering strategic and technical information to peers, leaders and other internal partners. May communicate and present outcome of projects within team and across the department, region and company.

• Builds and strengthens relationships with peers and partners to support completion of ongoing assignments.

• Participates in training classes, department and company meetings. Pursues additional education to increase personal, professional and technical knowledge and skills. May be a lead within the analyst group. Mentors less experienced associates and/or new hires as appropriate.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Product Manager or Product Manager. Individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, economics, finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward CPCU, AU CIC, INS ARM, Actuarial exams or similar designations preferred.

Experience: Three years of experience in property and casualty insurance or related area and experience with data analysis preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of analytical tools, basic knowledge of core business functions, underwriting standard methodologies, performance measurement techniques, and systems required. Basic knowledge of related pricing, marketing, company operations and products. Strong business software solutions skills utilizing the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to analyze data, identify underlying issues, devise alternative solutions, select most appropriate action and follow through to completion. Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate with internal and external contacts. Ability to organize and present detailed analysis, information and concepts. Ability to prioritize own work/time.

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

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some overnight travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/27/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdfNationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.The national salary range for Sr Product Analyst - Personal Lines : $54,000.00-$111,500.00The expected starting salary range for Sr Product Analyst - Personal Lines : $60,000.00 - $90,000.00