Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you!
Internal Compensation Grade: G4
Location: This position can be filled as Hybrid in Columbus, OH
Business Insights Lead
This is a data-driven role where the selected candidate will work multiple data sets and systems to understand areas of opportunities – ultimately helping our customers make business decisions based on data. The role works directly with internal customer groups within Nationwide’s business units (primarily in the Annuity space for this role) leveraging data and analytical skills to meet customer needs. We value creativity, advance analytical skills and knowledge – fostered in a collaborative environment. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you!
As part of the Business Insights team, you'll lead financial and operational measurement projects based on statistical and analytical skills. You will consult with business partners to define, structure and execute data and reporting-based projects. You'll create statistical and visual solutions using advanced business intelligence tools. You will lead the process of identifying and executing appropriate research methodologies that provide information in an understandable format.
Being an engaging story-teller is also key – presenting to executives, leaders and customers – simplifying data, sharing actionable insights and possess the ability to influence based on data-driven decisions.
Skillsets
- Proficiencies in data mining through several different data basis and systems
- Data programming-language skills, with heavy emphasis on data analytics and data visualization capabilities
- Solid working knowledge of financial concepts – crediting, macro/micro economics, income, expenses, assets, liabilities, cash-flow, ROI, risk and return, etc.
- Understanding of financial investment vehicles – specifically annuities
- Strong project management and communications/presentational skills
Personal traits
- Outgoing and personable
- Ability to foster relationships to gain trust and there will be situations where sensitive data will need to be handled
- A natural story-teller (with data) – strong in written and presentational skills
- Collaborative and willingness to share ideas – be innovative and try new things (take risks)
Job Description Summary
We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, analytical aptitude, and collaboration. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you!
As a Consultant, Business Insights, you’ll extract data to obtain knowledge and insights, manipulate internal and external data through R/SAS/SQL/Python, perform diagnostic and inferential analysis, investigate complex business concerns using data and statistical techniques, apply analysis or visualization techniques, build forecasts and/or projections of possible business futures and benefits, and communicate key findings to business partners. Your focus will be to maximize insight gained from internal and external data to ensure that business partners are making decisions in an optimally informed way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Applies substantive business expertise to render insights and forecast/project on extracted data sets to craft, package and communicate actionable insights and recommendations to business partners.
- Builds and maintains relationships and serves as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners and other stakeholders. Cultivates partnerships across the company to ensure methodologies and assumptions align with corporate practices.
- Participates in the development of scope, risk/control matrix, project timelines and assignments. Responsible for effectively synthesizing own project work and the work of team members. Work may span more than one project or focus area.
- Leverages statistical inferencing when conducting analysis. Communicates significance in findings when working with business partners. Utilizes appropriate visualization techniques as needed.
- Collaborates with leaders to develop strategies for the business unit. Consults with business to understand, align, and deliver work that supports business objectives and priorities.
- Determines appropriate information and data to be shared with customers. Shares financial and operational analyses with appropriate area of the company as assigned. Responsible for building business intelligence applications using R/Python/SQL/SAS/Tableau.
- Manages special projects and serves as an analytic consultant and contact for team members and associates outside the department.
- Serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for business areas during the intake and prioritization of data, reporting, analysis, and advanced analytics work.
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives.
- May be responsible for preparation of reports and use of information systems, software and related sources of information. Also, may be responsible for training other users on report preparation and database access and supporting the research, analysis and presentation of information.
May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Director/Associate Vice President and does not have direct reports.
Typical Skills And Experiences
Education:
Undergraduate studies in data or business analytics, computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field with post-graduate studies preferred.
Experience:
Typically, eight or more years of experience in data extraction, data manipulation, analysis, and data visualization. Experience with advanced statistical techniques such as business intelligence. Detailed experience with data-extraction problem solving; working with large structured and unstructured data sets and databases to build understandable and relevant analyses. Professional experience in insurance, financial services or a related industry preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities And Skills
In-depth knowledge of business policies and procedures, customer service concepts and practices. Sophisticated understanding of creating and maintaining ad hoc and standard analysis, including data visualization, predictive modeling and business intelligence tools. Working knowledge to conduct extraction of data for functional and operational analysis and modeling. Strong communication skills for interactions with others. Ability to understand business processes and the data produced by them. Ability to understand functional and operational measurement needs, analyze data requests and interpret and translate business problems into solutions. Ability to work under tight time constraints. Capable of developing distinctive and understandable data visualizations.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values
Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions
Overtime Eligibility:
Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Occasional travel, nonstandard or extended work may be required based on project needs.
ADA:
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: 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, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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