Investment Analyst, Front/Middle Office

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.Investment Analyst ResponsibilitiesThe Investment Analyst serves as the primary owner for key Middle Office support activities related to financial reporting, market data administration, Private Placements coordination, onboarding, and data oversight.Core responsibilitiesWorks closely with front office, operational, technology and controllership teams in support of timely, accurate and efficient flow of Private Placement information.Serve as a point of contact for front office credit analysts to ensure internal reviews and relevant documentation are captured within established timelines and that borrower documentation is properly uploaded to the research platform.Manage private placement re-registration activities.Support new deal onboarding activities as delegated.Coordinate and respond to KPMG annual data requests.As needed, support of ongoing fundings of non-Private Placement related investments as delegated. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215Work schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.#LI-SS1Job Description SummaryNationwide’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 Fixed Income Operations - Investment Analyst position is responsible for operational processes supporting portfolios managed by Nationwide Investments. The position is responsible for performing a variety of operational functions with a focus on daily trade settlement, transaction processing, custodian cash and asset reconciliations for Public Fixed Income, Private Placements, Bank Loans and Commercial Mortgage Loans.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:   Works closely with front office, operational, technology and controllership teams to support various operational processes in order to ensure timely, accurate and efficient flow of fixed income and/or commercial mortgage loan transactions.Focus on data quality of transaction processing and security set-up to ensure accurate data is moving within and between subsequent downstream investment systems and reporting environments.Assist with processing core transactions in Front/Middle/Back Office Accounting systems.Assist with comprehensive reviews of open payables, open receivables, unapplied cash for assigned CUSIPs and review all trades across assigned portfolios.Support the reconciliations of all securities held across all systems and all custody types. Resolve variances with corresponding party (internal and external).Works with the Data Management and Reporting team on assigned reporting tasks, as well as supports the completion and maintenance of critical reporting.Recommends changes to enhance, build or improve existing controls and procedures using Continuous Improvement methodsSupport internal/external audit engagements, regulatory inquiries, and Financial Reporting Controls.May perform other responsibilities as assigned.  Reporting Relationships:  Fixed Income Operations - Investment ProfessionalTypical Skills and Experiences:   Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or an equivalent field.Experience:  2 to 5 years in Investment Operations, Business Intelligence Reporting, Investment Accounting, or Financial Service industries.   Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:   Be solution-oriented and make quick, data-minded decisionsFinding opportunities to enhance knowledge and skillsTrying new things, asking questions, searching for answers, and taking in new informationBuild meaningful connections across InvestmentsBasic understanding of Fixed Income SecuritiesAbility to navigate and understand differing software packages including advanced Microsoft Excel skillsBasic understanding of data and data flowOther 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.   ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.   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. BenefitsWe 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 cu