Sr Consultant, Staff Administration

Nationwide Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Consultant, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting key business initiatives. This high-profile position involves leading operational functions and ensuring that strategic goals are met efficiently. With a focus on financial management and project analysis, you'll collaborate with executive leadership to drive success. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Company-paid Pension Plan

Business Casual Attire

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business management with focus on financial analysis.
• Strong decision-making skills to enhance operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Establishes processes for business initiatives alignment.
• Directs financial management and project budgeting.

Skills

Business Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Leadership

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Undergraduate Studies in Business

Undergraduate Studies in Accounting

Undergraduate Studies in 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Establishes and maintains processes to ensure alignment of business initiatives and results.
2. Facilitates the definition, maintenance, and improvements of processes to provide cost-effective stewardship of assets and results.
3. Directs 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 problems, 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, training, organizational planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
9. Serves as a leadership development role based on office needs and individual career path development plans.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Reporting Relationships

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

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 is 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. Early submissions are encouraged as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified.

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. For more details, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Discrimination and harassment are prohibited, and we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises, with designated smoking areas available. For more information, contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents, review the state law information here: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740.

Salary range: $110,000.00-$212,000.00. Expected starting salary: $119,000.00 - $179,000.00, determined by skills, experience, and location.