Investment Analyst

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.

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

Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215

Work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

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Job Description Summary

Nationwide’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 Investment Analyst role will be a key support member of the asset management team responsible for managing and monitoring a multi-billion-dollar loan portfolio secured by real estate properties located across the United States.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

• Works with guidance and oversight from more senior team members.

• Performs analysis, evaluation and recommendation of actions to be taken in response to requests for consent/approval from borrowers in connection with commercial mortgage loans held in the Nationwide general account or managed on behalf of third-party participants.

• Review and interpretation of loan terms and ancillary provisions set forth in loan agreements for such commercial mortgage loans.

• Financial statement analysis for borrower entities and collateral property that secure the commercial mortgage loans, as well as, review of annual property inspections.

• Develop, foster and maintain positive relationships with loan correspondents and other external customers. Communicate pertinent information regarding the status of borrower requests, expected completion timelines, and required approvals (process and procedure transparency).

• Collaborate and partner with the CML Due Diligence, Closing and Legal teams to draft post-closing checklists and language for asset management responsibilities, including gaining working knowledge of negotiated changes to standard loan agreement provisions.

• Responsible for inputs (data integrity) of loan information into Nationwide’s loan management system (LMS) and other downstream database or website-related systems.

Reporting Relationships:  Real Estate Asset Management Senior Investment Professional

Typical Skills and Experiences:   

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field

Experience:  0 to 2 years of related experience.   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:   

• Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of real estate fundamentals and the legal interpretation of loan documents.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is desired.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills

• Commercial real estate experience with an emphasis in the interpretation of loan documents, analysis of operating statements

• Ability to prioritize assignments in an effective manner to support both internal and external stakeholders/customers.

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. 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 culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Investment Analyst : $71,000.00-$119,000.00The expected starting salary range for Investment Analyst : $71,000.00-$119,000.00