Consultant, Competitive Intelligence – Annuity Variable

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Nationwide in Columbus, OH seeks a data-driven professional to advance competitive intelligence initiatives. You will retrieve and manipulate data, ensure accuracy, and turn insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.

This role emphasizes strong mathematics, statistics and programming, with SAS/SQL experience and 8–10 years in pricing, actuarial, or related fields. Hybrid work schedules apply, with three days in office and two remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., actuarial science, CS, finance, math).
• 8–10 years in a business unit (pricing, actuarial, product) or equivalent mix.
• Strong knowledge of math, statistics and probability.
• Experience with SAS, SQL, or similar database tools.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and manipulate data with accuracy.
• Update competitive intelligence tools and reports; may update complex coding.
• Conduct analyses and develop recommendations from data.
• Present findings to executives; lead project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Programming experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Conditions

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then 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.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.

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!

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.

Reporting Relationships

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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary

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