Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group (Retirement)

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. 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. Join Our Team as a Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group! Are you ready to shape the future of retirement planning within Nationwide Enterprise? We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive our initiatives forward.

As the Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group, you'll be at the forefront of helping working Americans prepare for and live in retirement.  Your expertise in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) will help financial professionals help their Plan Sponsor clients bring creative savings opportunities to their employees.  Your experience and expertise in qualified retirement plans, employee benefits, and distribution strategies will be crucial in guiding our strategy. This is a fully remote opportunity for applicants with critical industry skills and relevant experience. Candidates located near a Nationwide campus will collaborate in office 3 days per week.

Expertise: Deep knowledge in ERISA, Department of Labor (DOL) initiatives, and the IRC including legislative monitoring, qualified retirement plan design, qualified retirement plan compliance, plan operations and function, and fiduciary governance.

SIE & Series 6 is required within 120 days of hire;  A JD is strongly desired; CPA is a plus. Travel: Frequent travel is required to engage with clients, attend industry functions, and represent Nationwide at various forums. Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated ability to be part of a cross functional team that can contribute to strategic visioning with a results-oriented mindset Your Mission: Drive Sales: Propel the sales of life insurance, annuity, mutual fund, and retirement plans through all distribution channels. Consultative Excellence: Provide top-notch consulting services, offering strategic consultation in tax, legal, and technical areas. Industry Leadership: Represent Nationwide at industry forums such as ASPPA, NAPA, PSCA, ARA, EBRI, NACo, NIPA, and NTSA.  Engagement: Speak at firm, broker/dealer, and industry functions, showcasing your expertise and Nationwide's position. Content development:   Ability to create educational white papers, PowerPoint presentations, and other sales collateral on advanced planning concepts. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.   #LI-CB1 Job Description Summary If you are a natural relationship builder, who loves working with customers, financial professionals, and organizations to provide solutions, we want to know more about you! As a Technical Director, you'll drive sales of life insurance, annuity, mutual fund and retirement plans through all distribution channels by providing comprehensive consulting services. You will provide consultative sales strategies in tax, legal and technical areas to all distribution sales channels and internal partners in the areas of business planning, estate planning, qualified plans and annuity strategies. You'll present at firm, broker-dealer and industry functions and represent Nationwide's position in industry forums.

Key Responsibilities: Directs case design by providing comprehensive tax and technical support around sophisticated concepts such as business planning, estate planning, qualified retirement plans and annuity strategies to be funded with financial products. Provides comprehensive consultation to wholesalers, financial professionals and their clients and third-party professionals. Travels and speaks at industry events on sophisticated concepts impacting life