What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Investment Professional - Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst position at Nationwide Private Client?
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This position will be a hybrid role based out of our Columbus, OH office. The team comes in three times a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This is an Investments H band role.
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. The Emerging Markets Debt team conducts the non-U.S. country and sovereign risk research for Nationwide Investments and invests according to the mandate of our clients. The Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst - Senior Investment Professional position will conduct thorough country-risk analysis for the emerging markets where Nationwide has domiciled investment exposure and where opportunities may exist. This role will likewise help grow the internal emerging markets sovereign research and investment capabilities. This role may also 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)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
Covers mid-large, moderately complex accounts using significant judgement on moderate to complex asset class research issues. Accountable for multiple processes or programs and may have input on department budgets.
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of more than one discipline as a senior individual contributor and / or may perform people leader duties. May also impact department and functional management. Role will have a mix of individual, strategic and departmentally focused responsibilities.
Independently completes research and analysis at a high level of complexity on mid-large, moderately complex issuers in the asset class.
Drives the development and implementation of new practices or services to Identify risk and return drivers, develops and models forward-looking scenarios, analyzes relative value, and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Identifies innovative solutions and / or make decisions that impact the function or investment portfolio in support of the team’s investment decision-making process.
Executes business plans and contributes to strategy development of own area.
Accountable for multiple processes or programs, directly impacting investments results, and may have input on departmental budgets.
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.
Participate in various internal forums intended to keep all stakeholders informed of credit market developments.
Completes ad-hoc projects or participates as a project subject matter expert as needed.
May be a people leader within the asset class.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships : Reports to Head of Asset Class; may lead a team of Investment Analysts / Professionals
Typical Skills and Experiences :
Education : Bachelor’s Degree; MBA or CFA preferred
Experience : 8 to 12 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :
Conversant in Emerging Markets Research processes and methodologies, as well as other major fixed income and equity valuation methodologies
Considered an expert Emerging Markets Researcher
Proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus
Leadership potential or currently capable of being a team leader
Advanced understanding of Emerging Markets Research tools and processes
Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized, detailed, and process oriented
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Assertive with 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 excellent 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
Uses significant judgement on moderate to complex investments challenges
Possesses broad knowledge of more than one discipline
Other 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.
Benefits
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.
