AVP, Staff Administration - OCEO

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role will support The President & Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide Financial. Job Description Summary Are you energized by connecting enterprise strategy to meaningful execution? As the AVP, Staff Administration, you will serve as a strategic partner to Office of the CEO (OCEO) leaders, helping translate priorities into coordinated plans, informed decisions, and measurable progress. You will bring together leaders and subject matter experts, shape operating rhythms, guide complex initiatives, and provide the analysis and structure needed to advance enterprise and staff-unit objectives at Nationwide. This role is a highly visible opportunity to influence across the organization, improve how work gets done, and help OCEO leaders focus on the priorities that matter most. Job Description Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic staff administration partner to OCEO leaders, translating priorities into coordinated plans, decisions, and execution. Coordinate executive operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, annual and cyclical planning activities, agendas, materials, action tracking, and follow-through. Lead enterprise and cross-business initiatives; establish plans, milestones, governance, decision points, and progress reporting. Lead the development of the business-unit strategy, partnering with leaders to define priorities, objectives, measures, and execution plans. Oversee financial management, project and resource budgeting, forecasting, and planning for assigned portfolios or functional areas. Prepare executive-level reporting and analysis; synthesize information, identify trends and risks, and provide clear recommendations to support decisions. Build alignment across business and staff units and serve as a primary liaison with enterprise partners, communications, human resources, finance, technology, and other subject matter experts. Coordinate responses to associate, leader, external, or enterprise inquiries by engaging the appropriate partners and facilitating timely, well-informed recommendations. Monitor strategic commitments, decisions, and dependencies; surface barriers and help resolve issues so initiatives remain aligned with longer-term direction. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships Reports to an OCEO leader. May have the opportunity to manage a team of business or administrative professionals and/or lead cross-functional teams, depending on the assignment. Typical Skills and Experiences Education: Undergraduate studies in business or a related field preferred. Experience: Ten or more years of experience in business management, strategy, operations, financial analysis, project or program management, communications, and leadership. At least five years of management or leadership experience. Experience supporting senior executives, coordinating enterprise or cross-business initiatives, and working across business and staff operations preferred. Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Knowledge of insurance or financial services operations, financial management, budgeting, resource planning, and program management, with the ability to turn strategy into practical plans, align stakeholders, improve operations, exercise sound judgment, communicate with executives, analyze information, and maintain momentum across initiatives. 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 Resource 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. Extended or non-standard hours may occasionally be required to support critical or priority matters. 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Salary 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 AVP, Staff Administration - OCEO : $154,000.00-$290,000.00The expected starting salary range for AVP, Staff Administration - OCEO : $154,000.00 - $258,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Private Client