Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst
Nationwide
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:
Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215
Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days 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
Nationwide Investments employs a research driven, team oriented, and results focused investment process to manage our clients’ portfolios The Emerging Markets Debt team includes portfolio management and research to push through Nationwide’s EM investment strategy.. The Emerging Markets Research - Investment Professional position will conduct thorough country-risk analysis for the countries and regions to which Nationwide has domiciled investment exposure and where opportunities may exist. The sovereign analyst will work with portfolio management and the research team to drive superior performance and implement the EM strategy. This team member will play a crucial role in enhancing Nationwide’s investment strategies in sovereign debt.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Dedicated coverage of a portfolio of EM sovereigns. Regional or country responsibilities will be set in accordance with team needs.
Ability to identify and manage profitable investment recommendations for the emerging markets debt portfolios.
Works independently but may require guidance on more complex judgements. Has an advanced understanding of asset class research. May be assigned to small-mid, less complex accounts. Role will have a mix of individual and tactically focused responsibilities.
Independently completes research and analysis at a high level of complexity on small-mid, less complex issuers within the asset class.
Identifies innovative solutions and/or make decisions that impact the function or investment portfolio in support of the team’s investment decision-making process. Requires guidance on more complex judgements.
Assist in developing and implementing new practices or services to Identify risk and return drivers, develops and models forward-looking scenarios, analyzes relative value, and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through use of written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in the economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive business environments that impact investment fundamentals, valuations, and positioning within client portfolios.
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates successfully with other Nationwide Investment groups to advance our clients’ best interests.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Investment Professional
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree; MBA or CFA preferred
Experience: 6 to 10 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Highly experienced Emerging Markets Research
Proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus
Solid data analysis/management skills and some coding capability
Leadership potential or currently capable of being a team leader
Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized, detailed, and process oriented
Results driven, self-motivated, and intellectually inquisitive
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Positive, hardworking, pro-active, and professional
Highly collaborative and team oriented
Critical and creative thinker willing to express opinions and views
Lead projects and create solutions using complex problem-solving techniques
Decisive with excellent judgment with leader guidance on more complex judgements
Capable of working independently
Leadership skills as applicable
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some 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.
Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
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.
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