Sr. Consultant, Staff Administration

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is an extension of a leader, helping to get things done in a "chief of staff" capacity. The individual will be accountable for ensuring key results are completed correctly and on time, working with little direction, keeping strategic imperatives in mind, and adapting to changing priorities and projects. The Sr Consultant will lead multiple staff administrative operational functions within a major business unit, subsidiary, or similar operation. This includes developing program management policies, standards, and methods, and performing program and project analysis.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in business, accounting, and finance preferred.
Typically, ten or more years of demonstrated experience in business management with emphasis on financial analysis, project management, and leadership.
In-depth knowledge of business unit products, services, organizational structure, and critical initiatives.
Working knowledge of insurance or financial services operations including technology, financial analysis, and quality/training initiatives preferred.
Demonstrated decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize, analyze, and improve operational and financial performance.
Strong verbal and written communications skills for internal/external contacts, negotiations, and presentations.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies, and experiences may take precedence.
Must reside within 35 miles of Columbus, OH: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of insurance or financial services operations including technology, financial analysis, and quality/training initiatives.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains processes to ensure alignment of business initiatives and business results.
Facilitates the definition, maintenance, and improvements of processes to provide cost-effective stewardship of assets and results.
Directs the financial management, project/resources budgeting, and resource planning processes for the business unit, product, or functional assignments.
Provides executive level reporting and analysis.
Manages additional support services such as facilities, communications, licensing, reporting, accounting, office services, etc.
Adheres to operational standards and methods, analyzes problem situations, and acquires data.
Serves as key member of business unit leadership team.
Serves as primary liaison to other operations/business units.
May manage associates, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and organizational planning, hiring and placement, and disciplinary actions.
Serves as a leadership development role based on office needs and individual career path development plans.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.