Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services

As 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. This Associate, Business Analytics - Financial Services position is a Consultant level position within Nationwide's job hierarchy. The role will provide critical technical support as part of the Business Consulting division within Nationwide Financial.

Develop and maintain automated workflows and reporting solutions using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot. Analyze financial data and generate insightful reports to support decision-making processes. Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.   Additional qualifications preferred: Proven experience in financial operations, particularly in mutual fund operations and treasury services. Expertise in automation and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Power Automate, and CoPilot. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and applying new technology to meet business needs. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.   It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.   This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. You will be required to come into the office, according to the department's current hybrid schedule. #LI-KD1 Job Description Summary We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team dynamic. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you! As a Consultant, you'll act independently or as a member of a team responsible for establishing a common understanding of the business environment in which a project must be defined, designed, created, deployed, used and supported. You will participate in major process modeling, analysis and design efforts providing business performance management, organizational design and business risk management capabilities to formulate pragmatic, forward facing and impactful business transformation plans.

Key Responsibilities: Partners with senior leaders to transform their businesses through the strategic application of people, processes and technology. Participates in the planning process by identifying complexities, dependencies and duplications. Demonstrates expertise in leading business process analysis/design, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align solutions with business strategies and direction. Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop short- and long-term business transformation plans.  Serves as process management contributor and consultant between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of business processes and procedures. Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources. Identifies critical elements of a business process that need to be managed. Defines criteria of performance success. Reports performance in a cohesive manner.  As a team member, participates in analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture. Provides significant contribution in executing business unit level change.  Conducts