Specialist, Business Development, Investment Management

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Business Development role is part of Nationwide’s Investment Management Group (IMG) and supports selected Nationwide Financial business segments through investment research and analysis. The role manages platform relationships, helps develop reports on business-line activities, and represents NFG and NIA products with designated business units. It contributes to investment strategy and product decisions by coordinating plan investments, analyzing plans, and advising on investment options, manager selection, and asset mix. The position collaborates with internal business units and teams including Manager Strategies, Product Management, Asset Strategies, and Marketing. It supports portfolio construction and implementation, new product development, and sales presentations that communicate fund options and the selection and monitoring process. The role is hybrid, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday at One Nationwide Plaza in Columbus, Ohio. The associate must reside within 35 miles of the listed location. Occasional travel may be required, and extended work hours may be needed based on workload. The position is exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
Five years of related experience in financial services investment management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business units and clients.
Ability to lead multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to translate complex statistical data into information suitable for management.
Working knowledge of products, services, and processes of the related business unit.
Strong understanding of Nationwide Financial businesses, the industry, and competitors.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and uncover trends.
Proficiency with data tools and platforms including Morningstar Direct, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau.
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza in Columbus, Ohio.
The role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization; Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.

Nice To Haves

Graduate studies.
CFA or CFP certification.
CFA, CIMA, or progress toward these credentials.

Responsibilities

Support selected Nationwide Financial business segments by providing investment research and analysis.
Design and coordinate plan investments in accordance with NIA and NFG investment menus.
Coordinate and communicate portfolio construction and implementation with plan sponsor decision makers.
Perform current plan analysis, reporting, communication, negotiation, and problem solving for plan sponsors and Nationwide Financial constituencies.
Partner with Manager Strategies, Product Management, and Asset Strategies to identify suitable managers and asset mixes for business-line cases.
Recommend investment options that support investment strategies.
Integrate into internal business unit teams and product decision-making processes.
Assist with new product development involving investments in variable insurance products and standalone investments, including retail mutual funds and separate accounts.
Collaborate with IMG and internal business unit Marketing departments to position IMG products.
Support sales associates with presentations and data communicating fund-option benefits and the selection and monitoring process.
Analyze and interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for strategic planning and decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally on projects and initiatives, and communicate with stakeholders to support alignment and results.
Perform other responsibilities 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.