Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

2d•$97,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services position is a Consultant level position within Nationwide's job hierarchy. The role will provide critical technical support as part of the Business Consulting division within Nationwide Financial. We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team dynamic. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you! As a Consultant, you'll act independently or as a member of a team responsible for establishing a common understanding of the business environment in which a project must be defined, designed, created, deployed, used and supported. You will participate in major process modeling, analysis and design efforts providing business performance management, organizational design and business risk management capabilities to formulate pragmatic, forward facing and impactful business transformation plans.

Requirements

Proven experience in financial operations, particularly in mutual fund operations and treasury services.
Expertise in automation and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and applying new technology to meet business needs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Eight plus years of dynamic experience in planning, designing and implementing company-wide business transformation initiatives.
Extensive experience in functional, process, information and data modeling, data management and warehousing and applications integration.
In-depth experience with process redesign methods and tools.
Knowledge of standards, methodologies and frameworks, business process management and technology.
Sound knowledge of a variety of tools, concepts and techniques.
Understanding of new technologies and developments in the technology industry.
Detailed knowledge of the system development life cycle.
Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques are required.
Thorough knowledge of facilitation, performance management, organizational design and managing organization change.
Ability to lead large or sophisticated projects.
Effective communication skills and ability to deal with ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting solutions using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot.
Analyze financial data and generate insightful reports to support decision-making processes.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.
Partners with senior leaders to transform their businesses through the strategic application of people, processes and technology. Participates in the planning process by identifying complexities, dependencies and duplications.
Demonstrates expertise in leading business process analysis/design, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align solutions with business strategies and direction. Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop short- and long-term business transformation plans.
Serves as process management contributor and consultant between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of business processes and procedures. Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources.
Identifies critical elements of a business process that need to be managed. Defines criteria of performance success. Reports performance in a cohesive manner.
As a team member, participates in analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture. Provides significant contribution in executing business unit level change.
Conducts and leads training of customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance.
Facilitates evaluation and research of new and existing products, procedures and/or workflow needs associated with business systems for the company. Evaluates new technological developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements.
Develops compelling business cases, including gaining senior management input, to accomplish business objectives. Identifies, assesses and mitigates business risks associated with current operating model and/or desired target state operating models.
May provide direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff. May assign responsibility for tasks, sets clear objectives and monitors progress and results. May monitors project schedules and costs. May develops project plans, work breakdown structures and desired outcomes for overall solution delivery.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

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