Sr Consultant, Staff Administration

Ohiox; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant to support their Stop Loss business. This high-profile role functions in a 'chief of staff' capacity, ensuring key results are completed effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business management, particularly in financial analysis and project management. Join a team that values extraordinary care and is committed to helping individuals and businesses prepare for retirement. With a focus on leadership and strategic initiatives, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Pension Plan

Business Casual Attire

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in business management with a focus on financial analysis.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to improve operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operational functions within a major business unit.
• Manage financial resources, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Skills

Business Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate studies in Business

Accounting

Finance

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.

This role will support the Stop Loss business.

Compensation Grade: H3

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Job Description Summary

Our Senior executives are most effective when surrounded by strong key people. This role is exactly that, an extension of the leader that helps get things done! Are you ready for a high profile role where you function in a “chief of staff” capacity and are accountable to ensure key results are completed correctly and on time? If you can work with little direction, keep strategic imperatives in mind, pivot and adapt to changing priorities and projects, we want to know more about you!

As a Sr Consultant, you'll lead multiple staff administrative operational functions within a major business unit, subsidiary or similar operation. This includes developing program management policies, standards and methods and performing program and project analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Establishes and maintains processes to ensure alignment of business initiatives and business results.
2. Facilitates the definition, maintenance and improvements of processes to provide cost-effective stewardship of assets and results.
3. Directs the financial management, project/resources budgeting and resource planning processes for the business unit, product or functional assignments. Provides executive level reporting and analysis.
4. Manages support services such as facilities, communications, licensing, reporting, accounting, office services, etc.
5. Adheres to operational standards and methods, analyzes problem situations and acquires data.
6. Serves as a key member of the business unit leadership team.
7. Serves as primary liaison to other operations/business units.
8. May manage associates, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and organizational planning, hiring and disciplinary actions.
9. Serves as a leadership development role based on office needs and individual career path development plans.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the business unit executive/officer; may have opportunity to lead a small team.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in business, accounting and finance preferred.

Experience: Typically, ten or more years of demonstrated experience in business management with emphasis on financial analysis, project management and leadership.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: In-depth knowledge of business unit products, services, organizational structure and critical initiatives. Working knowledge of insurance or financial services operations including technology, financial analysis, and quality/training initiatives preferred. Demonstrated decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize, analyze and improve operational and financial performance. Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts, negotiations and presentations.

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 environments. 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 different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 05/14/2025. However, early submissions are encouraged, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We offer an array of benefits including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum 18 days annually), 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. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of legally protected characteristics.

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

Additional legal and state-specific notices are included in the original description.