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! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
As a Senior Business Information Analyst, you’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify data needs and deliver actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
You’ll be responsible for designing, maintaining, and enhancing both ad hoc and recurring reports, while managing internal databases and performing statistical analyses.
This role requires a strong analytical mindset, technical proficiency in data tools, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business narratives. Success hinges on your ability to proactively identify trends, streamline reporting processes, and support business partners with timely, accurate information.
This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.
This position will be hired on a Success Flex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s):
Columbus: Three Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215
Work schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio, however, on occasion, applications from internal candidates that are working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Data drives today’s insurance industry and every one of our business units. How we manage that information is an important component to our success, which means that our Business Information associates are at the center of effectively gathering, organizing and delivering the data necessary to make key decisions across Nationwide. If you’re tech savvy, pride yourself on high-quality work with exceptional accuracy and have the confidence to gather the right information and make recommendations this might be the job for you!
As a Sr, Business Information Analyst you will partner with internal partners to identify data and information needs, and the use of information to help them with business decisions. We’ll count on you to analyze information needs, create and maintains ad hoc and ongoing reports. We’ll count on you to maintain internal databases for related functional information. We will also rely on you to perform statistical and other data analysis, and interpret analysis results.

TYPICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Education: Undergraduate studies in business, insurance, mathematics or related field. Prefer degree or professional insurance coursework.
Experience: Four years experience in a business information analysis or similar business related position that involves analysis, problem solving, planning, coordinating and organizing.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of business and/or insurance policies and procedures, customer service concepts and practices. Familiarity with product terminology, processes, regulatory and compliance issues is desired. Verbal and written communication skills for interaction within the functional area, information documentation and report formulation. Ability to understand business information needs and to analyze data requests. Ability to work under tight time constraints. Ability to effectively operate a personal computer with business software applications for data retrieval, manipulation, reporting and analysis.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing Exceptions to the above Minimum Job Requirements must be approved by the: Business Unit Director/Officer and the HR Representative.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

• Partners with internal customers in determining data and information needs that will aid them in business decisions. Develops, produces and maintains ad hoc and custom reports for a functional area. You will be called on to analyze information contained in reports as requested or needed and use various data access tools to pull information for reports and analysis.
• Plans and supports information project needs, special reporting and new technology. Maintains the integrity of information in internal databases.
• Retrieves data from internal and external sources and data files in order to keep internal databases current and usable. Exports information to external sources.
• Identifies appropriate information to be shared with customers. Shares reports and information with appropriate area of the company as assigned.
• Supports the research, analysis and presentation of information by: producing reports, compiling and summarizing information, producing supporting documentation and exhibits, and verifying information received from external sources.
• May maintain personal computer hardware and software.
• Assists other associates with preparation of reports and use of information systems, software and related sources of information. Trains other users on report preparation and data base access.
• Participates in special projects and teams .
• Presents actionable recommendations, presentations, reports, and documents to help with the use of the information.
  May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager. Individual contributor