Senior Investment Professional - Capital Markets

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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.

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Job Description Summary

Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in capital markets who thrives on leading complex transactions and shaping enterprise funding strategies? If you have a passion for financial markets, an eye for structuring innovative solutions, and the ability to navigate high‑stakes environments, this role is the perfect platform for your talents.

As a Senior Investment Professional – Capital Markets, you should expect to lead impactful initiatives that define how Nationwide optimizes its balance sheet and funding strategies. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders, external partners, and a high‑performing investments team to deliver innovative capital market solutions that drive growth and resilience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the sourcing, design, structuring, and execution of capital markets transactions, including term funding, securitizations, structured solutions, and flow agreements.

• Translate enterprise objectives, asset/liability needs, and risk appetite into actionable funding and investment strategies.

• Conduct due diligence, negotiate terms, and oversee documentation; partner with internal stakeholders to assess risk/return, liquidity, ALM, capital, and earnings impact.

• Develop strategic reviews of partnerships and actionable plans to optimize portfolios and sourcing.

• Maintain expertise in interest rate, credit, securitized, and funding markets.

• Track industry changes and competitor activity to inform strategy.

• Brief senior management on regulatory, accounting, and rating developments.

• Build playbooks for structuring best practices and governance standards.

• Implement CRM solutions and standardized KPI scorecards for sourcing partners.

• Represent Capital Markets in internal forums and with external partners.

• Prepare and deliver presentations explaining strategies, risks, and transaction economics.

• Ensure compliance with investment guidelines, risk limits, and regulatory standards.

• Work with risk and middle office partners to improve processes.

• Mentor analysts and professionals, promoting technical and soft skill development.

• Model Nationwide’s values and foster a collaborative culture.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to: Senior Investment Professional – Head of Structured Products. May oversee: Analysts/Investment Professionals and lead deal teams.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree required (finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or related field). Advanced degree (MBA or related) and/or CFA preferred.

Experience:  10+ years in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, or buy‑side trading. Proven success leading complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders. Insurance, ALM, or balance‑sheet experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Deep fixed‑income and structured products knowledge. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to influence and collaborate cross‑functionally and externally. High energy, ownership mindset, and resilience in dynamic markets.

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 Human Resource Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: 

Overtime Eligibility: Not eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment with hybrid flexibility; occasional travel 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/Background Check: Due to fiduciary accountability within this job, a valid credit 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 Senior Investment Professional - Capital Markets : $153,000.00-$255,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Senior Investment Professional - Capital Markets : $153,000.00-$255,000.00