Technical Actuarial Director - P&C Planning & Forecasting

Role Overview

As a Technical Director in Property & Casualty Actuarial within Nationwide’s Finance team, you will act as an actuarial subject‑matter expert, lead a small team, and partner with actuarial, finance, and technology teams to modernize planning and forecasting systems.

Note:

This role does not qualify for employer‑sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. Applicants working remotely may be considered.

• Act as an actuarial subject‑matter expert on forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and insurance business context.
• Apply expertise to planning and forecasting workflows, ensuring outputs are reasonable, actionable, and aligned with business needs.
• Design and validate calculation logic, support testing, and implement system enhancements.
• Translate business needs into effective solutions across teams.
• Strengthen the reliability, usability, and ongoing evolution of planning and forecasting tools and reporting.
• Lead a small team of associates, driving collaboration and skill development.
• Develop a strategic vision for the team to ensure efficient, consistent, and integrated data and analysis.
• Advise on data‑mining techniques, modeling, and leveraging software to support strategic objectives.
• Represent the company with regulators, auditors, and external vendors as appropriate.
• Oversee multiple work plans, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of product.

• Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a similar field; postgraduate degree preferred.
• Generally nine years of related experience in actuarial or statistical support roles.
• Expert knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods, models, software, and databases.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office, analytical software, and programming languages.
• Strong organizational agility, strategic thinking, delegation, and business perspective.
• Proven leadership in driving collaboration, process improvement, and training development.

The position is intended for Columbus, OH;
Scottsdale, AZ; or Des Moines, IA. Remote candidates with critical industry skills and relevant experience may also be considered.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off with a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, 9 paid holidays, and additional paid time off
• 401(k) with company match

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.