Specialist, Economics

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

6h•$79,500 - $148,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Economics Specialist, you'll support the research and analysis of industry and macro data to provide insights for Nationwide Economics. We’ll count on you to monitor and share accurate information about various sectors and industries with senior economists. You’ll create and update economic models to help analyze and forecast economic data. Additionally, you will create and update charts and tables to display key economic relationships and behaviors.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, public policy, or related field.
Typically, three or more years of related business experience.
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.
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

Graduate degree preferred.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation or progress toward one of these designations preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

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