Consultant, Competitive Intelligence – Annuity Fixed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company seeks a seasoned Consultant, Competitive Intelligence, to gather market insights and perform advanced data analyses. You will work with enterprise resources to compare market positions, develop data-driven recommendations, and present to corporate and executive audiences.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to lead projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with strong quantitative orientation.
• SAS certification a plus; insurance licenses or designations also are a plus.
• Typically 8–10 years of experience in a business unit or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics, statistics and probability; competitive intelligence data analysis.
• Ability to use database software such as SAS, SQL or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves and manipulates data, ensuring data suitability and accuracy.
• Updates Competitive Intelligence tools and reports and may validate coding in applications.
• Conducts analyses using data sources and methods and develops recommendations.
• Investigates hypotheses through additional research and analysis when needed.
• Notes unusual results and suggests alternative resolutions.
• Lead or participate in competitive intelligence projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Communicates findings to internal and external partners and trains users on tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, business, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, MIS or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Work schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Work location: Plaza One (downtown Columbus). This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Job Description Summary

Are you a data driven problem solver, focused squarely on attaining business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to solve challenges, we want to hear from you! As a Consultant, you'll work on assignments reflecting a high degree of technical complexity and coordination to collect, build and communicate data and recommendations. You'll perform statistical analyses, prepare recommendations and monitor the company's competitive position. You'll partner with enterprise resources to acquire market, industry and consumer insights relative to business unit.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Retrieves and manipulates data, accountable for suitability and accuracy of data.


• Updates Competitive Intelligence and serves as subject matter authority for tools and reports; may be responsible for updating and validating complex coding in various applications and/or vendor software.


• Conducts analyses by selecting appropriate data sources and methods, makes assumptions, recognizes considerations and develops recommendations.


• May be asked to investigate hypotheses through additional research and analysis.


• Notes unreasonable results/non-optimal solutions, investigates, suggests alternative resolutions.


• Works on special assignments.


• May work on projects with little-to-no direction and develop project plans, requirements, timelines, deliverables, etc.


• May collaborate or lead competitive intelligence project teams.


• Communicates effectively with internal and external business partners in a variety of mediums.


• Expresses analytical findings and trains users on tools and processes.


• Uses relationships with business partners to complete assignments.


• Makes presentations to corporate and executive audiences.


• Participates in peer reviews.


• Reviews work of peers and has work reviewed by them.


• May assist with training new associates and business partners outside the unit on standard work procedures and processes.


• May participate in interview activities.


• Participates in ad hoc analyses.


• More complex work is reviewed.


• Applies data mining techniques to discover new relationships in the data.


• Participates in the project planning process.


• Evaluates and documents new techniques, methodologies and software to support research projects.


• Under supervision, develops project plans to support projects.


• May act as the lead for selected projects and manage project completion timelines and work of team.


• Participates on and leads interdisciplinary teams as assigned.


• Completes applicable testing of company and competitor rates that are available through competitive intelligence tools.


• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Manager/Director; this is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, business, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, management information systems or related field with a strong quantitative orientation preferred.


• License/Certification/Designation: SAS certification a plus. Insurance licenses or designations such as CPCU, ARM, CLU, ChFC, FLMI, CFP, NASD, etc. also are a plus.


• Experience: Typically, eight to ten years demonstrated of experience in a business unit (e.g., pricing, actuarial, product) or combined experience and educational equivalent. Programming and/or web development experience desired.


• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong knowledge of mathematics, statistics and/or probability principles. Proven analytical skills and knowledge of products and terminology, as well as competitive landscape in area of assignment. Demonstrated work product accuracy and timeliness. Effective verbal/written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and analyze competitive intelligence data, think logically and make observations or recommendations to business partners based on data. Ability to use database software, which may include SAS, SQL or other applications. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the Product/Pricing Officer/Executive and Human Resources.

Values

• Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

• Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)


• Working Conditions: Normal office environment; overtime as required. Occasional travel as needed.


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


• Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check may be required as part of the selection process.

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, and more.

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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.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

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, Competitive Intelligence : $97,000.00-$180,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Competitive Intelligence : $97,000.00 - $145,000.00

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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.