Job Description

Job Description

As a Nationwide investments intern, you’ll get a chance to experience our culture and see firsthand why we’re More Than a Business. We have developed a multi-faceted intern program that’s designed to help undergraduates develop a strong career foundation in the Investments field.

Throughout your internship time at Nationwide, you’ll contribute to key business assignments that impact our mission and vision, all while developing and enhancing your understanding of investment-related concepts. 

Position description/key duties:

The Nationwide Investment organizations manage over $125 billion across insurance company general account portfolios and other accounts.  We are seeking 3 interns that will support our Credit Research, Alternative Investments and Operations teams, with the opportunity to work together with our associates and fellow interns in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Each team’s intern will have the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to core Investments projects and efforts, such as:

Credit Research: Conducting portfolio and / or fundamental credit analysis to assess risks and opportunities
Alternative Investments: Research and analysis of external manager investment opportunities
Operations: Participating in operational activities, such as trade settlement, deal closing and advanced analytics

Ideal Candidate should have the following skills, strengths or interests: 

Intellectually curious
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Resourceful individual contributor who also enjoys working in a team environment both within and outside of Investments
Demonstrable drive to solve problems
Research oriented
Steps up to new challenges
Strong financial acumen and communication skills
Excels at analyzing data and looking for patterns / “a-ha” findings
High energy, positive attitude, and team oriented
Ability to work with individuals at all levels
Driven, self-motivated, and initiative to succeed
Coding and programming knowledge (e.g., Python and Tableau skills) a plus

Key Responsibilities: 

Supports investment decision-making
Conducts portfolio and / or fundamental credit analysis to assess risks and opportunities
Interacts with multiple investment asset classes and functions
Participates in operational activities, such as trade settlement, deal closing and advanced analytics
Attends continuous learning and professional development sessions on Investments and other Nationwide business areas

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Investment Leader or Senior Investment Professional.

Education: Candidates could be pursuing, but not limited to, degrees in the following academic fields: Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math/Statistics, Data Analytics.