This role will support our Investment Management Group and will need to work a hybrid in-office schedule out of our Columbus, OH location (3 Days per Week).
This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.
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Job Description Summary
Investment Manager selection and monitoring is a key role within our investment team, responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing asset managers for our investment portfolios.As an Investment Analyst, you will work closely with senior investment professionals to ensure the selection of high-performing investment managers and the continuous monitoring of their performance to meet our distribution channel’s objectives. You’ll need a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and due diligence processes.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential subadvisors or third party funds, including qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Analyze investment strategies, performance track records, risk management processes, and organizational structures of investment mangers.
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for the selection of subadvisors or third party funds.
Continuously monitor the performance of investment managers against benchmarks, peers and predefined criteria.
Conduct regular reviews and analysis of performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Builds investment knowledge and experience to represent the business segments in the development of investment portfolios or investment strategies.
Reviews industry trends to identify and monitor top investment managers/funds to determine their effectiveness within the products of the supported groups.
Builds understanding of NF businesses and use of sub-advisor relationship development techniques.
Uses vendor software (Evestment, Morningstar, Factset, etc.) to conduct performance comparisons, search for best products and perform advanced statistical analysis.
Ensure thorough documentation of the subadvisor selection process, performance evaluations, and ongoing monitoring activities.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Professional or Executive.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
Experience: 3 years related experience in Financial Services investment management.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of investment, finance, economic practices and performance measurement and style analysis. Ability to analyze sub-advisor data of and make recommendations regarding quality and appropriateness. Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of management or external entities. Ability to prioritize and manage workload.
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 the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
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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We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Investment Analyst - Investment Management Group : $58,000.00-$97,000.00The expected starting salary range for Investment Analyst - Investment Management Group : $58,000.00-$97,000.00Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or related field
- Minimum 3 years related experience in financial services investment management
- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative due diligence on sub‑advisors or third‑party funds
- Knowledge of investment performance measurement, style analysis, and risk management processes
- Proficiency with vendor investment platforms (Evestment, Morningstar, FactSet) or similar tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with management and external parties
- Ability to prioritize workload and produce thorough documentation of selection and monitoring activities
- Ability to work hybrid in Columbus, OH office (3 days per week)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer‑sponsored work authorization
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nationwide and has not been reviewed or approved by Nationwide.
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Retirement Support — Retirement package includes a company‑paid pension alongside a matched 401(k) and retiree‑medical support, offering uncommon long‑term security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans a broad bank plus company holidays, a floating “Unity Day,” additional paid time for volunteering/blood donation, dedicated hours for unexpected events, and other leaves such as bereavement and foster‑care.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include extended paid time for birth mothers, separate paid parental or adoption leave for bonding, and employer‑provided backup care.
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