Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services to support financial decision-making through automated workflows and insightful reporting. This role sits within Nationwide's Financial Services consulting family and emphasizes automation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires strong leadership in data analysis, a deep understanding of financial operations, and the ability to drive efficiency via

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial Operations, particularly mutual fund operations and treasury services.
• Expertise in automation and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and applying new technology to meet business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting solutions using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
• Analyze financial data and generate insightful reports to support decision-making processes.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.

Skills

PowerBI

Tableau

Power Automate

CoPilot

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Power Automate

CoPilot

Job description

Job Summary

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! 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 Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services position is a Consultant level position within Nationwide's job hierarchy. The role will provide critical technical support as part of the Business Consulting division within Nationwide Financial.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting solutions using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
• Analyze financial data and generate insightful reports to support decision-making processes.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Proven experience in financial operations, particularly in mutual fund operations and treasury services.
• Expertise in automation and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and applying new technology to meet business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215. This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. You will be required to come into the office, according to the department's current hybrid schedule.

Job Description Summary

We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team dynamic.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Partners with senior leaders to transform their businesses through the strategic application of people, processes and technology.
• Participates in the planning process by identifying complexities, dependencies and duplications.
• Demonstrates expertise in leading business process analysis/design, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align solutions with business strategies and direction.
• Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop short- and long-term business transformation plans.
• Serves as process management contributor and consultant between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of business processes and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources.
• Identifies critical elements of a business process that need to be managed.
• Defines criteria of performance success.
• Reports performance in a cohesive manner.
• As a team member, participates in analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture.
• Provides significant contribution in executing business unit level change.
• Conducts and leads training of customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance.
• Facilitates evaluation and research of new and existing products, procedures and/or workflow needs associated with business systems for the company.
• Evaluates new technological developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements.
• Develops compelling business cases, including gaining senior management input, to accomplish business objectives.
• Identifies, assesses and mitigates business risks associated with current operating model and/or desired target state operating models.
• May provide direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
• May assign responsibility for tasks, sets clear objectives and monitors progress and results.
• May monitor project schedules and costs.
• May develop project plans, work breakdown structures and desired outcomes for overall solution delivery.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director. This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct reports; may have opportunity to lead projects or teams.

Typical Skills and Experiences

• Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field desired.
• Graduate studies are preferred.
• Experience: Eight plus years of dynamic experience in planning, designing and implementing company-wide business transformation initiatives.
• Extensive experience in functional, process, information and data modeling, data management and warehousing and applications integration.
• In-depth experience with process redesign methods and tools.
• Three years of experience in project management is preferred.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of standards, methodologies and frameworks, business process management and technology.
• Sound knowledge of a variety of tools, concepts and techniques.
• Understanding of new technologies and developments in the technology industry.
• Detailed knowledge of the system development life cycle.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques are required.
• Thorough knowledge of facilitation, performance management, organizational design and managing organization change.
• Ability to lead large or sophisticated projects.
• Effective communication skills and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• 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 the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Extended work hours may be required based on workload. May require occasional travel.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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.

Nationwide 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.

Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Consultant, Business Consulting : $97,000.00-$180,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Business Consulting : $97,000.00 - $145,000.00

At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. 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.

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.