Senior Investment Professional, Private Equity

Nationwide Mutual Insurance • Columbus, OH

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Investment Professional on Nationwide’s Private Equity team supports and manages Private Equity Investments portfolios in collaboration with the Alternative Investments team. The role covers Infrastructure and Real Assets and leads the third-party limited partner investment program, including strategy, portfolio construction, fund sourcing, diligence, general partner selection, commitment sizing, and ongoing manager monitoring. The position also co-owns general partner relationships, including negotiation of limited partnership agreement terms, side letters, advisory board seats, and co-investment opportunities.

The role performs a broad range of private equity platform activities, including sourcing and underwriting investment opportunities, portfolio monitoring, reporting, forecasting, communications, analytics and modeling, and special projects. It leads or contributes to innovative solutions and initiatives using complex problem-solving and domain expertise, and may include people-leader responsibilities. The position is hired on a SuccessFlex basis, with a schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. The associate must reside within 35 miles of Three Nationwide Plaza in Columbus, Ohio, and travel is required. The role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eight to twelve years of related investment experience.
• Broad knowledge of multiple private equity sectors.
• Experience with alternative investments, specifically private equity.
• Well-developed negotiating skills and the ability to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to exercise significant judgment on moderate to complex investment challenges.
• Results-driven, intellectually inquisitive, proactive, professional, collaborative, and team-oriented approach.
• Critical and creative thinking, with willingness to express opinions and views.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, process orientation, and accountability for deliverables with little day-to-day management.
• Ability to coordinate and work across multiple groups.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, including integrating quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Must reside within 35 miles of Three Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CFA.
• Experience with Python, R, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Private I, CEPRES, eVestment Alliance, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the third-party limited partner investment program for Infrastructure and Real Assets, including strategy and portfolio construction.
• Source funds and investment opportunities, conduct diligence, select general partners, size commitments, and monitor managers across stages and themes aligned with strategic priorities.
• Co-own general partner relationships, including negotiating limited partnership agreement terms, side letters, advisory board seats, and co-investment opportunities.
• Support management of Nationwide Investments’ Private Equity portfolios in collaboration with the Alternatives team.
• Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities, including in-depth manager and fund reviews with base-case and downside analysis.
• Review legal documentation with internal and external legal counsel.
• Research and identify emerging issues or risks involving portfolio managers and funds.
• Develop and manage an investment pipeline, respond to incoming inquiries, and independently source opportunities in the marketplace.
• Manage relationships with current and prospective investment managers and service providers.
• Prepare materials for and participate in landscaping and pipeline meetings.
• Use financial and statistical models for underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management; suggest enhancements and develop or support new models.
• Perform portfolio monitoring, reporting, forecasting, communications, analytics, modeling, and special projects.
• Lead or contribute to innovative solutions, projects, and initiatives using complex problem-solving techniques and domain expertise.
• Potentially manage the Private Equity Deal Analyst team and individual associates, supporting team performance, development, feedback, and career development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• Eight 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: Senior