Senior Risk Analytics Consultant — Asset Modeling

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Critical senior level actuarial modeling role to drive asset modeling development and execution in Moody's AXIS or MG-ALFA. Support valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk management. Provide technical expertise to modeling methodologies. Drive implementation of complex asset types and investment strategies, oversee annual asset adequacy testing, and mentor team members.

This role offers great visibility to senior leadership, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work arrangements. Supportive, respectful work environment with strong commitment to professional development.

Location:
This position can be filled as Hybrid or Remote

This is a senior individual contributor role and can be adjusted for more junior-level applicants.



Job Description

Reports To:

AVP, Risk Modeling and Capital Management Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and enhancing asset data processes, enabling efficient modeling of those assets for production and ad-hoc analysis purposes.
• Drive the asset modeling function, translating strategic priorities into operational reality; align communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, and internal processes to ensure measurable and sustainable results.
• Lead implementation of complex asset types (structured securities, hybrid securities), investment/reinvestment strategies, cash flow behaviors, and regulations in Moody's AXIS and MG-ALFA.
• Oversee QE asset model staging for production, for multiple lines of business.
• Lead asset modeling for annual asset adequacy tests (AAT).
• Train and onboard associates on asset modeling in Moody's AXIS or MG-ALFA.

Required Education/Experience/

Skills:

• Strong Moody's AXIS and/or MG-ALFA modeling skills with thorough understanding of asset modules, fund level assumptions, and reinvestment switches/options.
• Solid understanding of all investment asset types.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for quantitative analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex modeling concepts to senior leaders.

Preferred Criteria:

• 5+ years of relevant asset modeling experience
• ASA Designation

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

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely or external candidates who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Internal Compensation Grade: G5

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Job Description Summary
Do you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data-based business outcomes? Nationwide has been using data to serve our members and drive business outcomes for almost 100 years. Our industry-leading workforce accepts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. Our Risk Analytics professionals play a key role in transforming quantitative data analysis into meaningful insights that drive business results.

Specifically, they serve as the conduit joining quantitative risk analysts to business partners.

As a Consultant, you'll be responsible for the creation and management of risk analytics projects to solve business problems and achieve objectives. You'll work consultatively with your leadership and business partners to match quantitative analysis with business needs. We'll count on you to be the key point of contact linking business goals to technical research. It's imperative that you have both a working knowledge of quantitative analytics and a clear understanding of business needs.

You will need to confident articulating solutions to many levels of leadership.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and assesses key business needs and responsible for developing…