Specialist, AI Risk Management

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

8 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an analytics professional to turn data into actionable business insights. You will model, explore, and communicate results using statistical methods and visualization techniques, contributing across the analytics lifecycle from research design to deployment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Enterprise Analytics Office and technology teams in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate has a quantitative undergraduate background and up to three years of

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in statistics, actuarial science, engineering or related quantitative field, business science or business administration.
• Typically, less than three years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and delivers advanced analytics solutions and communicates insights to partners.
• Builds analytics work with visualizations and applies statistical techniques to predict outcomes.
• Plans and manages execution of work, including scope, risk controls, timelines and assignments.
• Delivers analytics work that supports business objectives and priorities.
• Designs analytics solutions aligned to business needs using programming languages and tools.
• Builds relationships and acts as a trusted advisor to clients and partners.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate studies in statistics, actuarial science, engineering or related quantitative field, business science or business administration

Job description

Job Conditions

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 position is part of the AI Risk Governance team - a dedicated advisory function within Enterprise Risk Management.

• Operationalize the AI risk management process by partnering with stakeholders, embedding risk governance smoothly across the AI lifecycle through streamlined, repeatable, cross-functional workflows, and integrating governance into existing processes without creating bottlenecks.
• Design, enhance and maintain procedures, templates, and tools — including AI agents, automations, and purpose-built tooling — that make risk standards clear, accessible, and actionable for every AI practitioner.
• Design and deliver AI risk education and training — from foundational fluency to role‑specific, hands‑on sessions — including self‑service enablement at a federated scale.
• Bring strong process management, program coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex risk requirements into practical, usable guidance.
• Contribute to shared legal and compliance support, helping build repeatable regulatory response processes and enhancing data sources for fast, reusable information gathering.

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. However, applications from candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Compensation Grade: F5

Job Description Summary

Do you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data-based business outcomes? At Nationwide, our Analytic professionals are responsible for modeling complex problems, discovering insights and identifying business opportunities using scientific research methods, statistics, machine learning and data visualization techniques. They participate in all phases of the analytic lifecycle, from research design, data collection and data processing to model building, deployment and presentation of results. Our industry-leading workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to know more about you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in identifying and delivering advanced analytics solutions. Analyzes business results and trends and patterns in structured and unstructured data to evaluate or define opportunities. Develops/supports communication of insights and recommendations to partners and partners. May lead small projects.
• Builds, packages and communicates analytics work (synthesis) using appropriate medium for relevant insights and applicable data visualizations. Uses statistical techniques to determine patterns and predict future business outcomes and trends.
• Synthesizes project work. Plans and manages execution of work, participates in planning, and delivers on commitments. May participate in the development of scope, risk/control matrix, project timelines, and assignments.
• Participates in the delivery of analytics work that supports business objectives and priorities.
• Participates in the design of analytics solutions aligned to business needs using statistical, database and/or general programming languages and tools.
• Builds and manages relationships and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, partners in Enterprise Analytics Office, Nationwide Technology, Advanced Analytics Hubs, and other partners.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives.

May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Consultant, Senior Consultant or Director

Typical Skills And Experiences

Education

Undergraduate studies in statistics, actuarial science, engineering or related quantitative field, business science or business administration.

License/Certification/Designation

Certifications are not required but encouraged.

Experience

Typically, less than three years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Advanced analytics application and practices knowledge. Good problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience in project management, understanding of data and analytic-centric projects, ability to work on cross-functional teams, project execution

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.

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 currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/11/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

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

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.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf

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 Specialist, Analytic Solution Advisor : $95,500.00-$177,500.00

The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Analytic Solution Advisor : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00