Investment Analyst, IG Credit Research

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide Investments employs a research-driven, team-oriented, and results-focused investment process to manage our clients’ portfolios. Credit Research is one of three critical functions in the investment process, along with Portfolio Management and Trading. As an Investment Analyst on our Investment Grade Credit Research team, you will be responsible for supporting the Public Corporate Credit team by identifying, analyzing, and recommending investments within the Investment Grade bond market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Up to 5 years of related investment experience.
Uses judgement with supervision required for overall tasks
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Excel
Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and organize work priorities
Results driven, self-motivated, and intellectually inquisitive
Positive, hardworking, pro-active, and professional
Highly collaborative and team oriented
Critical and creative thinker willing to express opinions and views
Organized, detailed, and process oriented.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Accountable for completion of assigned tasks
Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Normal office environment.
Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA preferred
prior Bloomberg experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Performs basic research and analysis within the asset class in support of the team’s investment decision-making process.
Identifies risk and return drivers, develops and models forward-looking scenarios, analyzes relative value, and provides input into investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through use of written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in the economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive business environments that impact investment fundamentals, valuations, and positioning within client portfolios.
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates successfully with other Nationwide Investment groups to advance our clients’ best interests.
May perform 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