Economics Specialist -Markets - REMOTE or in-person in Columbus, OH

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Remote

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. Are you an economist or quantitative researcher who enjoys turning complex economic data into clear, actionable insight? Nationwide Economics is seeking an Economics Specialist to support macroeconomic research, economic forecasting, industry analysis, and data-driven communication across the investment team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, data science, or a related field.
Approximately three or more years of experience in economics, macroeconomic research, quantitative analysis, financial markets, business research, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work confidently with economic data, forecasts, and external factors affecting the economy and the company.
Experience with Python, Stata, EViews, or comparable programming and analytical tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex analysis understandable to varied audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond quickly when new data changes the conversation.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive forecasts, emerging research, and information that may influence investment decisions.
Curiosity, intellectual rigor, collaboration, and a commitment to Nationwide Values.
Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, public policy, or related field.
Ability to conduct research to analyze macroeconomic trends.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and external factors that may influence or have an impact on the economy and the company.
Strong knowledge of econometrics, programing languages such as Python/Stata/Eviews, large-scale data analysis, and the application of AI/ML for quantitative research is a big plus.
Ability to set work priorities that connect to established objectives.
Operate effectively in an environment of deadlines and high workloads, adjusts schedules or work hours to meet changes in priorities.
Maintain working knowledge and/or expertise in insurance/business concepts is helpful.

Nice To Haves

Post graduate degree preferred.
Master’s degree in economics or a related field.
Experience applying AI/ML tools to quantitative research, economic modeling, or code development.
Familiarity with interest rates, equity indexes, financial markets, economic forecasting, or insurance and financial-services concepts.
Experience in a central bank, international financial institution, investment bank, investment research group, financial-services company, or comparable economics organization.
Graduate degree preferred.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation or progress toward one of these designations preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze new macroeconomic, industry, and financial-market data, including trends affecting Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rates.
Build, maintain, and improve economic models, forecasts, charts, and tables used by senior economists.
Use quantitative research, econometrics, and programming to investigate economic relationships and explain what the data means for Nationwide and its businesses and the Investment Team.
Apply Python or comparable coding tools—and, where appropriate, AI/ML capabilities—to improve analysis, model development, and research workflows.
Prepare concise written analysis and communications for investment professionals, internal business partners, and other enterprise audiences.
Contribute ideas and content for Nationwide Economics publications, podcasts, and other thought-leadership efforts.
Work with senior economists to validate findings, protect the confidentiality of developing forecasts, and communicate approved economic views with care.
Provides research assistance, including creating and updating economic charts and tables, and findings to senior economists to aid with forecasts and analysis.
Conducts research on economic data and trends to support Nationwide Economics’ forecasts and analyses, utilizing a variety of software programs and database systems.
Gathers, analyzes, monitors, and disseminates current information about specified sectors, including housing, agriculture, autos, and manufacturing, among other industries
Creates communications to distribute research findings to internal business units as well as partners in the field.
Assists in creating content and developing innovative ideas for Nationwide Economics’ publications and podcasts.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.