CONSULTANT, RS BUSINESS INSIGHTS - EMERGING MARKETS

Ohiox; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Business Insights Consultant to leverage data analytics in driving strategic decision-making. The role involves developing dashboards, performing complex data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data manipulation and visualization tools and a proven track record in project management and critical thinking to influence business outcomes.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off with 18 days per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

Business casual attire

Qualifications

• Typically, eight or more years of experience in data extraction and visualization.
• Proficient in SQL and Power BI; understanding of business processes and data flows is essential.
• Candidates should have effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards and reports to support strategic initiatives.
• Communicate key findings and implement innovative data solutions.
• Manage projects effectively and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Data Expertise

Visualization Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate studies in data or business analytics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

R

Python

SAS

Tableau

Job description

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.

With data driving every aspect of our business, the Retirement Solutions (RS) Business Insights team plays a critical role in transforming information into actionable insights and analytical solutions that fuel growth, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes for our organization, customers, and partners.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team that values curiosity, analytical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for solving complex problems. Our work is focused on measuring, monitoring, and influencing what matters most—delivering insights that drive real business impact.

About the Role

As a Business Insights Consultant , you will be at the forefront of turning data into a strategic advantage for our Emerging Markets business. This role offers a wide range of responsibilities, requiring agility, a keen eye for inconsistencies, and the ability to go beyond analysis to deliver timely, innovative business-ready solutions.

You will :

• Develop scalable data reporting and analytics solutions that deliver actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making.
• Create compelling visualizations that track KPIs and influence business direction.
• Help our data tell a clear and impactful story by surfacing new insights and delivering them faster than ever before.
• Apply a consultative approach to deeply understand business challenges and design innovative, outcome-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret business needs and develop dashboards, reports, and scorecards to support strategic initiatives.
• Use tools like SQL and Power BI to manage data, automate reporting, and deliver meaningful visualizations.
• Manage your own projects effectively, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of insights.
• Ongoing enhancement / run support of our existing Data Foundation Product leveraged across Emerging Markets

What We’re Looking For

• Project Management : Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering results on time.
• Critical Thinking : Strong analytical mindset with a knack for solving complex problems using data.
• Data Expertise : Proficient in Power BI and SQL, with a deep understanding of business processes and data flows.
• Visualization Skills : Creative and effective in designing dashboards and KPIs that drive action.
• Communication : Able to clearly convey insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relationship Building : Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Curiosity : Demonstrate curiosity as a core strength by proactively exploring and applying innovative tools and technologies to drive business growth.

Internal Grade - G4

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio or Scottsdale, Arizona. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered."

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Job Description Summary

We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, analytical aptitude, and collaboration. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you!

As a Consultant, Business Insights, you’ll extract data to obtain knowledge and insights, manipulate internal and external data through R / SAS / SQL / Python, perform diagnostic and inferential analysis, investigate complex business concerns using data and statistical techniques, apply analysis or visualization techniques, build forecasts and / or projections of possible business futures and benefits, and communicate key findings to business partners. Your focus will be to maximize insight gained from internal and external data to ensure that business partners are making decisions in an optimally informed way.

Key Responsibilities :

• Applies substantive business expertise to render insights and forecast / project on extracted data sets to craft, package and communicate actional insights and recommendations to business partners.
• Builds and maintains relationships and serves as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners and other stakeholders. Cultivates partnerships across the company to ensure methodologies and assumptions align with corporate practices.
• Participates in the development of scope, risk / control matrix, project timelines and assignments. Responsible for effectively synthesizing own project work and the work of team members. Work may span more than one project or focus area.
• Leverages statistical inferencing when conducting analysis. Communicates significance in findings when working with business partners. Utilizes appropriate visualization techniques as needed.
• Collaborates with leaders to develop strategies for the business unit. Consults with business to understand, align, and deliver work that supports business objectives and priorities.
• Determines appropriate information and data to be shared with customers. Shares financial and operational analyses with appropriate area of the company as assigned. Responsible for building business intelligence applications using R / Python / SQL / SAS / Tableau.
• Manages special projects and serves as an analytic consultant and contact for team members and associates outside the department.
• Serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for business areas during the intake and prioritization of data, reporting, analysis, and advanced analytics work
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives.
• May be responsible for preparation of reports and use of information systems, software and related sources of information. Also, may be responsible for training other users on report preparation and data base access and supporting the research, analysis and presentation of information.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Director / Associate Vice President and does not have direct reports.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate studies in data or business analytics, computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field with post-graduate studies preferred

Experience : Typically, eight or more years of experience in data extraction, data manipulation, analysis, and data visualization. Experience with advanced statistical techniques such as business intelligence. Detailed experience with data-extraction problem solving; working with large structured and unstructured data sets and databases to build understandable and relevant analyses. Professional experience in insurance, financial services or a related industry preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

In-depth knowledge of business policies and procedures, customer service concepts and practices. Sophisticated understanding of creating and maintaining ad hoc and standard analysis, including data visualization, predictive modeling and business intelligence tools. Working knowledge to conduct extraction of data for functional and operational analysis and modeling. Strong communication skills for interactions with others. Ability to understand business processes and the data produced by them. Ability to understand functional and operational measurement needs, analyze data requests and interpret and translate business problems into solutions. Ability to work under tight time constraints. Capable of developing distinctive and understandable data visualizations.

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. Occasional travel, nonstandard or extended work may be required based on project needs.

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.

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.

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.

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