Nationwide · 1 week ago
Senior Investment Professional - Investment Grade Corporate Credit Research
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $239K/yr
8+ years expNationwide is a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, and they are seeking a Senior Investment Professional for their Public Investment Grade Corporate Credit Research team. The role involves analyzing and recommending investments within the Investment Grade market while collaborating with Portfolio Managers and Traders to optimize client portfolios.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently completes research and analysis of the most complex issuers and is a leader in the development the team's overall investment strategy
Contributes to enhancement of the team's investment processes and standards with a focus on optimizing performance relative to clients' investment objectives; this may include mentoring and development of less experienced associates
Identifies innovative solutions and makes decisions that directly impacts investment performance and the decision-making process
Identifies risk and return drivers, develops and models forward-looking scenarios, analyzes relative value, and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors
Communicates analysis and investment theses through use of written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings
Evaluates changes in the economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive business environments that impact investment fundamentals, valuations, and positioning within client portfolios
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the analysis of investment opportunities
Collaborates successfully with other Nationwide Investment groups to advance our clients’ best interests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
8 to 12 years of related investment experience
Conversant in major fixed income and equity valuation methodologies
Considered an expert Investment Grade Credit Researcher
Proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus
Leadership potential or currently capable of being a team leader
Advanced understanding of Credit Research tools and processes
Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication
Organized, detailed, and process oriented
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed negotiating skills
Positive, hardworking, pro-active, and professional
Highly collaborative and team oriented
Critical and creative thinker willing to express opinions and views
Decisive with strong judgment
Capable of working independently
Responsive, reliable, and timely
Handles pressure well and capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Ability to successfully coordinate and work across multiple groups
Preferred
MBA, MS or MA in business administration, economics, finance, or CFA preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Grafmeyer
VP, Chief Enterprise Architect
Tony Fenton
Vice President Commercial Lines Underwriting & Product - Commercial, E&S and Specialty
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