Investment Specialist

Senior Asset ManagerAs a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! 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.Senior asset manager on team that oversees portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments, including construction loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, joint venture equity, and REO assets.The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215Work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.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 team manages approximately $130 billion and strives to combine client focus, investment discipline and teamwork to deliver superior results. The Investment Professional role is a key member of the asset management team responsible for managing and monitoring a multi-billion-dollar loan portfolio secured by real estate properties located across the United States. Having a commercial real estate background, the role will interpret loan documents, analyze operating statements, and prioritize assignments to support both internal and external stakeholders/customers.Key Responsibilities:Has an advanced understanding of asset class, may be assigned to small-mid, less complex accounts. Working independently, may require guidance on more complex judgements. Role will have a mix of individual and tactically focused responsibilities.Perform analysis, evaluation and recommends actions to be taken in response to requests for consent/approval or loan modifications from borrowers in connection with commercial mortgage loans held in the Nationwide general account or managed on behalf of third-party participants.Review and interpretation of loan terms and ancillary provisions set forth in loan agreements for such commercial mortgage loans.Financial statement analysis for borrower entities and collateral property that secure the commercial mortgage loans, as well as, review of annual property inspections.Develop, foster and maintain positive relationships with loan correspondents and other external customers. Communicate pertinent information regarding the status of borrower requests, expected completion timelines, and required approvals (process and procedure transparency).Collaborate and partner with the Real Estate Portfolio Managers and Legal teams on related functions for the commercial mortgage loan portfolio with focus on maturing loans, rate resets, risk mitigation, default resolution, and other transactional business such as loan assumptions, modifications, or other requests.Collaborate and partner with the CML Due Diligence, Closing and Legal teams to draft post-closing checklists and language for asset management responsibilities, including gaining working knowledge of negotiated changes to standard loan agreement provisions.Responsible for inputs (data integrity) of loan information into Nationwide's loan management system (LMS) and other downstream database or website-related systems.Reporting Relationships: Real Estate Asset Management Senior Investment ProfessionalTypical Skills and Experiences:Education: Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related fieldExperience: 5 to 8 years of related experience.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication, collaboration, and negotiation skillsCommercial real estate background with an emphasis in the interpretation of loan documents, analysis of operating statementsAbility to prioritize assignments in an effective mannerWorking knowledge of real estate fundamentals and the legal interpretation of loan documents preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is desired.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 Nationwide Values.Job Conditions:Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.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.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.