Senior Investment Professional - Investment Grade Corporate Credit Research

Senior Investment Professional Public Investment Grade Corporate Research

The Senior Investment Professional Public Investment Grade Corporate Research role will report directly to the Team Lead - Public Investment Grade Corporate and Municipal Credit Research.

As a Senior Investment Professional on the Public Investment Grade Corporate Credit Research team, you will be responsible for covering assigned sectors and individual credits within the Investment Grade corporate bond market.

The role will involve working with Portfolio Managers and Traders to identify, analyze and recommend securities for Nationwide Investments clients portfolios, as well as providing regular surveillance on those securities.

Responsibilities will also include work on various ad hoc projects and interfacing with professionals in other groups within Nationwide Investments.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location :

Columbus : One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215

Work 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.

Job Description Summary

Nationwide Investments employs a research-driven, team-oriented, and results-focused investment process to manage our clients portfolios. Credit Research is one of three critical functions in the investment process, along with Portfolio Management and Trading. As a Senior Investment Professional on our Investment Grade Credit Research team, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recommending investments within the Investment Grade market. As a senior leader, responsibilities will include contributing to the evolution of our investment process, demonstrating superior investment acumen, providing insights into the broader Public Corporate investment strategy, and may include people leader responsibilities. As a potential people leader, you may also be responsible for the overall performance of the team, as well as management of individual associates. We value our associates by providing a collaborative environment, setting clear expectations, and providing the necessary feedback to develop and motivate associates to perform at a high level. Focus is on development of associate technical and behavioral skills, innovation and career development. (May be an individual contributor recognized at the highest level of technical expertise)

Key Responsibilities

• Independently completes research and analysis of the most complex issuers and is a leader in the development the teams overall investment strategy.
• Contributes to enhancement of the teams 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.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Head of Investments Fixed Income. May lead a team of Investment Analysts / Professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education : Bachelors Degree; MBA, MS or MA in business administration, economics, finance, or CFA preferred.

Experience : 8 to 12 years of related investment experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers 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.