Senior Investment Analyst, Private Placements

Job Description Summary Nationwide's vision is to be the most trusted, most caring and most customer-focused protection company. We exist to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care. The Nationwide Investments Private Placements Team is a dedicated group of experienced investment professionals focused on delivering superior investment results to our clients. This begins with our people and values which emphasize a positive culture and team dynamic that facilitate optimal relative value decision‑making. As a key contributor to the Private Placements team's efforts, the Senior Investment Analyst will focus primarily on supporting the process of evaluating and recommending privately placed debt transactions as well as monitoring portfolio securities across a variety of sectors. Key Responsibilities Support Portfolio Manager primarily in research and trading activities, including: Collaborate with the portfolio manager in the identification of executable and suitable market opportunities Support transaction analysis including credit, collateral, borrower, structure, deal documents and relative value scenario analysis Assist in portfolio surveillance including identification of emerging investment risks, and development and implementation of successful risk mitigation actions Portfolio performance attribution analysis Perform ad‑hoc projects, reporting and analysis as requested Collaborate with other departments regarding relative value, sector analysis, asset class dynamics and portfolio Create streamlined reporting and produce portfolio reports as needed Assist with data management and maintenance May perform other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationships Reporting Relationships: Asset Class Senior Investment Professional Typical Skills and Experiences Education: Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree and/or CFA desirable. Experience: Up to 5 years of investment experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Solid understanding of fixed income and financial concepts Understanding of economics and capital markets Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities High energy, positive attitude, collaborative and team oriented Composed and decisive under pressure or when challenged Driven, self‑motivated, and intellectually inquisitive Creative, organized, responsive, and detail oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to build constructive and effective relationships Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel and other Office applications General understanding of technology including databases and other data analysis applications Proficiency with fixed income analytics applications Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. 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. Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process. Benefits Medical/dental/vision Life insurance Short and long term disability coverage Paid time off (minimum 18 days per 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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 Range National salary range for Senior Investment Analyst: $106,500.00-$177,500.00 Expected starting salary range for Senior Investment Analyst: $106,500.00-$177,500.00 Location and Schedule Location Requirement: Reside within 35 miles of Columbus office. Work Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFA Institute