Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Fixed Income
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
* Develop and maintain quantitative analytics using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques to enhance portfolio risk management and optimize portfolio construction* Assist in implementation and delivery of analytics to different areas of risk and investments* Perform advanced quantitative analyses and model development, proactively identify emerging risks, and develop tools & applications to enhance the investment and risk management process* Research the best industry practice in risk management and portfolio management, develop insightful risk analytics, and formulate potential hedging recommendations* Keep abreast of current financial markets, macro events, industry trends, trading activity, and regulatory developments; connect them to the potential impact on portfolio risks* Conduct scenario analysis/Stress Test/Cycle Analysis/Factor Analysis/Performance Attribution to provide insights on portfolio risks/returns, asset allocation, and sector allocation* Experience: 5 years+ of investment/risk management/quantitative modeling experience. Graduate work may be substituted for work experience as appropriate.* Candidates must possess a strong foundational knowledge of **fixed income securities** and markets, particularly from a portfolio risk perspective. The ideal candidate will have experience performing data-driven risk analysis on fixed income portfolios, including evaluating aggregate exposures to interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. Thorough understanding of risk metrics like duration and convexity, as well as experience with portfolio-level stress testing and scenario analysis, is essential for this role.* This role requires strong **quantitative aptitude** and an analytical mindset, with a proven ability to solve complex problems using a data-driven approach. We are looking for a logical thinker who can creatively structure an analysis, apply appropriate statistical methods, and interpret results to generate meaningful risk insights. While prior experience with specific programming languages or analytical platforms is a plus, a demonstrated capacity to quickly learn and apply new technical tools and modeling techniques is paramount.* Exceptional **written and verbal communication skills** are non-negotiable, as the role requires presenting complex quantitative analysis to various stakeholders, including senior management and portfolio managers. The candidate must be able to distill intricate analytical findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights. This involves creating compelling presentations and reports that effectively convey risk exposures and their potential impact on the portfolio.- **Strong teamwork skills** are essential, great attention to detail, and ability to multi-task* Understands and assesses key business needs. Proactively owns the strategic development of appropriate quantitative modeling solutions.* Collaborates with organizational departments or business functions to accomplish strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives.* Builds risk analytic strategies for business problems through collaborating, consulting and driving expectations.* Leads in the understanding and analysis of models across the enterprise to ensure that model assumptions, processes and outputs are well understood and that modeling standard methodologies are upheld.* Crafts clear and concise summaries of findings and recommendations. Uses impactful storylines and data visualization geared to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Drives business value through crafting and communicating strategic business solutions to leaders.* Leads all aspects of development, testing, implementation and administration of quantitative modeling processes and tools.* Evaluates and ranks quantitative solutions to business problems.* Leads communication of the key benefits and limitations of sophisticated modeling tools for business applications.* Leads governance of modeling tools and ensures they are applied consistently.We 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,At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can *feel* the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're , too, and let us know –
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