If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then nationwide’s property and casualty team could be the place for you!
This portfolio management analyst role in the field product organization will be expected to push our organization to new data analysis heightsYou will have the opportunity to think outside the box, consider new analytical techniques, develop skills in a multitude of analysis tools, and challenge our status quo as an organizationIn this role, you will interface with peers in portfolio management across the field operation as well as work with countrywide analytics in pursuit of optimizing analytical support for the commercial middle market field organization.
Preferably, this individual will be based in one of our physical offices, though other locations will be considered, including remote/work-from-home (wfh) from anywhere in the country.
The most strongly qualified candidate will possess:
Relational database knowledge
An analytical mindset with a desire to push our organization forward in analysis
Near-expert ability in excel
Intellectual curiosity and a comfort in dealing with ambiguity
Additionally, experience with the below are strong pluses:
Some sql/sas experience or the desire to become an expert
Excel vba
Tableau
Leading large audiences through presentations
Compensation grade: e3
*please note, this opening may be filled a different level, depending on candidate skills and experience*
Colorado residents: email taproces@nationwide.com for salary information
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Job description summary
If you are driven to develop real business intelligence from data to inform business decision-making, and can communicate complex issues in an understandable and relevant way, we want to know more about you! working on our team offers the opportunity to influence the products offered and help nationwide meet and exceed the needs of our customers in the marketplace today and into the future.
As a senior analyst, you`ll provide detailed data analysis in support of our product management teamThis includes data extraction and formulating solutions to complex business issuesWorking with moderate supervision, as a member of a cross functional team, you`ll impact projects, systems, workflows and processesWe will count on you to provide detailed portfolio analysis and find opportunities at the region, state, territory and agency levels.
Job description
Key responsibilities:
Gathers information from multiple sources to perform analysisMay require gathering verbal information from internal subject matter authorities or partners and data through reports or other external published or non-published electronic meansProvides and applies context and understanding of information to anticipate the multiple variables and complexities needed to research.
Analyzes data from various business processesWorks independently, identifying multiple inputs, variables and using business knowledge to fully consider the situation and provide a robust analysis and deployment recommendationApplies judgement, understanding, and curiosity to data to develop effective recommendations.
Manages completion of analysis and tasks within assigned areas within established time and service standardsMay manage timelines and coordinate completion of project work through others.
Determines necessary steps to process workDefines data sets, data sources and assumptions to complete the analysisDetermines most appropriate format to display data, options and recommendations based on the situationProvides input on the rate review process for assigned products and on external factors not easily seen in the dataMakes recommendations based on acquired functional and regional knowledge.
Plans completion of assignments to meet agreed upon timelines and service level agreementsMay plan work that coordinates with a larger team effort.
Proactively consults with team and internal partners to resolve business issues and projects of moderate complexity, requiring more discernment or robust solutionsGains insight into organizational capabilities and opportunities in order to drive maximum valueIdentifies gaps, trends and opportunities for profitable growth for consultation with portfolio team and other internal partnersConsults with leader and product manager regarding outcomes of analysis work and ideas.
Communicates with business partners by requesting or providing requested informationMay assist in delivering strategic and technical information to peers, leaders and internal partnersMay communicate and present outcome of projects within team and across the department, region and company.
Builds and strengthens relationships with peers partners to support completion of ongoing assignments.
Participates in training classes, department and company meetingsPursues additional education to increase personal, professional and technical knowledge and skills.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting relationships: reports to product director/managerNo direct or indirect reports.
Typical skills and experiences:
Education: bachelor’s degree in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, economics, finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred.
License/certification/designation: progress toward cpcu, au cic, ins arm, actuarial exams or similar designations preferred.
Experience: three years of experience in property and casualty insurance or related area and experience with data analysis preferred.
Knowledge, abilities and skills: knowledge of analytical tools, basic knowledge of core business functions, underwriting practices, performance measurement techniques, and systems requiredBasic knowledge of related pricing, marketing, company operations and productsStrong business software solutions skills utilizing the microsoft office suiteAbility to analyze data, identify underlying issues, devise alternative solutions, select most appropriate action and follow through to completionStrong verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external contactsAbility to organize and present detailed analysis, information and conceptsAbility to prioritize own work/time.
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 environmentSome overnight travel may be required.
Ada: the above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this jobSpecific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
