Sr. Consultant, Business Insights

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team 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 Insights Consultant supporting the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO), you will serve as the lead analytics and reporting consultant responsible for delivering business intelligence solutions that support OCLO senior leadership, Corporate Operations and Litigation Legal, as well as other areas of OCLO. This role owns the development, maintenance, and enhancement of a broad portfolio of operational and financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics products derived from OCLO's matter management system and other data sources. The position requires a blend of advanced technical expertise, business consulting, and strategic analytical thinking to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive organizational decision-making and operational performance.Technical ExpertiseDemonstrated advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Dataiku, Cognos, SQL, and Python, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain complex analytics solutions, automated reporting processes, dashboards, and scalable data products.Experience integrating data from multiple enterprise systems and data sources, including structured and unstructured datasets, to support business intelligence and operational measurement initiatives.Ability to apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data engineering practices to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and documentation standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting and analytics solutions.Business Intelligence & Analytics LeadershipLeads the design and implementation of enterprise reporting strategies, data visualizations, and performance measurement frameworks that support strategic business objectives.Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on analytics capabilities, data visualization best practices, and business intelligence tools.Partners with business leaders, technology teams, and data stakeholders to translate complex business questions into analytic solutions and actionable recommendations.Evaluates and recommends new technologies, methodologies, and analytical approaches to enhance organizational reporting and measurement capabilities.Project LeadershipProvides technical analysis, promoting best practices in data analytics, visualization, and reporting development.Leads large-scale or highly complex analytics initiatives, including project planning, stakeholder management, requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.Drives continuous improvement efforts through automation, process optimization, and innovative analytic solutions that increase efficiency and business value.Preferred ExperienceExperience within the insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries.Experience developing executive-level dashboards and KPI frameworks for operational, financial, and strategic decision-making.Experience working within cloud-based analytics ecosystems and modern data platforms.** This position has a preferred office location in Columbus, OH working a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates will be considered with substantial skills and experience.**#LI-BG1Job Description SummaryWe 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 Senior Consultant, you'll structure and lead large financial and operational measurement projects across one or more business units and effectively synthesize measurement results to improve business outcomes. You'll be responsible for growing and evolving the business partner relationship and service management profession to maximize effectiveness and may be responsible for the business unit financial and operational measurement strategy or project portfolio.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Builds and maintains relationships and serves as trusted business advisor to leaders, clients, internal risk partners and other stakeholders. Creates partnerships across the company to ensure methodologies and assumptions used are aligned with corporate practices.Crafts, packages and communicates financial and operational measurement work by developing new statistical and visual solutions.Participates in the development of scope, risk/control matrix, project timelines and assignments. Work may span more than one project or focus area. Owns the development of financial and operational measurement strategies for the business unit. Consults with business leaders to understand, align and deliver measurement work that supports business objectives and priorities. Builds business intelligence applications using statistical, database and/or general programming languages and tools. Uses technology for data management, report automation and/or ad hoc reporting for end users.Prepares reports and uses information systems, software and related sources of information. Trains other users on report preparation and database access. Consults on monitoring external sources, crafting custom reports, compiling and summarizing information, producing supporting documentation and exhibits and verification of information received from external sources.Manages special projects and serves as data/technical lead and contact for team members and associates from other areas of the company.Contributes to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives. May perform other responsibilities as assigned.Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director/Associate Vice President and may have the opportunity to lead a small team of Business Insight professionals. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field with post-graduate studies preferred.Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of experience in data visualization, financial and operational measurement and data extraction queries. Detailed experience with data extraction problem solving; working with large structured and unstructured data sets and databases to create understandable and relevant measures. 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 and working knowledge to build and maintain ad hoc and standard reports, including data visualization and business intelligence tools. Advanced knowledge on conducting data management and extraction of data for functional and operational measurement. Strong communication skills for interactions with others. Ability to understand functional and operational measurement needs, analyze data requests and interpret 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 Human Resources Business Partner.Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional travel, non-standard 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.We currently anticipate accepting applications until 09/11/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.BenefitsWe 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.This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at View phone number on click.appcast.io.For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: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 Sr Consultant, Business Insights : $138,000.00-$243,000.00The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Business Insights : $138,000.00 - $206,000.00SummaryLocation: Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza; United States - RemoteType: Full time