Analytic Scientist

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

163d

About The Position

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. 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 will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s): Scottsdale: 18700 Hayden Road Scottsdale AZ, 85255; Columbus: 1 Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215; Grandview: 1000 Yard Street Grandview OH, 43215. Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Preferred undergraduate or graduate studies in statistics, engineering, math, quantitative social science disciplines or related areas.
• Typically, three or more years of related experience in a relevant field.
• Experience building and deploying machine learning and/or statistical models or executing quantitative research studies may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Nice To Haves

• Quantitative judgment: Experience building and deploying machine learning and/or statistical models.
• Research methods: Knowledge of multiple quantitative research and analysis approaches and their tradeoffs.
• Programming ability: Python, R, SQL, or any other transferrable language (MATLAB, Java, etc.).
• Communication skills: Reading/writing/speaking about predictive modeling to stakeholders ranging from business partners to modeling experts. Capable of developing compelling stories and distinctive data visualizations.
• Passion, inquisitiveness, creativity, self-starters and team builders.

Responsibilities

• Completes well-defined objectives associated with the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of statistical and machine learning models independently.
• Works with business partners to craft an analytic strategy that meets their needs and delivers timely results.
• Integrates relevant internal and external research findings to generate hypotheses and help business partners make informed decisions.
• Applies advanced quantitative techniques to analyze any given data structure.
• Builds predictive and explanatory models to generate actionable insights and practical solutions to business problems.
• Crafts deliverables that provide clear and concise summaries of findings and recommendations using impactful storylines and data visualization geared to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Upholds a high standard for methodological rigor, sound statistical inference, and robust model validation.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees