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Analyst, Business Consulting (Nationwide… at Nationwide · Des Moines
Job Description
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking early‑career talent who are eager to learn, grow, and build a long‑term career in Staff Underwriting. We welcome candidates who have graduated since Spring 2024 (or who expect to graduate by Spring 2026).
Location Requirement
This role requires working on‑site in Des Moines, IA for approximately 1–2 years to support onboarding, training, and collaboration. After that period, flexibility may be available depending on business needs and performance. This position follows a hybrid schedule (at least three days per week in the office).
About this Role
This role is within the Staff Underwriting and Product Organization. Here you will get a comprehensive view of the insurance industry and have the opportunity to manage risk and guide strategy for the Farm portfolio. Our geographic territory includes most of the country and includes a wide variety of farming and ranching operations. Qualified candidates will have a passion and ability to analyze data, underwriting performance, and have an entrepreneurial and customer centric mindset.
Key attributes for this role will include but not be limited to portfolio management, performance monitoring, new product development, data analytics, and competitor analysis.
Responsibilities will also include identifying areas for improvement, efficiencies, and formulating strategies for profitable growth.
Knowledge of agriculture and ability to transform data into actionable insights will be key skillsets within this role. Travel will be minimal for this role but may be required at times.
Why This Role Is Great for Recent Graduates
This position is part of our long‑term strategy to grow the next generation of Staff Underwriting talent. You’ll receive structured training, hands‑on experience, and support from leaders invested in your development. No prior experience needed—just curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to help customers.
What You’ll Gain
A clear career path with guided learning
Skills in communication, investigation, negotiation, and decision‑making
Real‑world business exposure and cross‑functional collaboration
Mentorship from leaders and peers
A strong foundation for future specialist or leadership opportunities
Who Will Be Successful in This Role
Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Studies, or other related fields
Experience with Agriculture and/or Farm is strongly preferred
Individuals who enjoy solving problems, connecting with people, and helping others
Self‑starters who are eager to learn and open to feedback
Candidates who value a supportive team culture and want to build a long-term career
Job Description Summary
We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team dynamic. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you!As an Analyst, you'll help formulate and define business transformation scope and objectives through research and fact-finding. You will assist in the design or modification of simple to moderately complex business processes and the corresponding technology solutions.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Partners with management and peers to transform businesses through the strategic application of people, processes and technology.
Participates in business process analysis/design, needs assessment and cost/benefit analysis to align solutions with business strategies and directions. Participates in business-specific technology plans.
Assists in the implementation of new business processes or and procedures.
Supports identification of the critical elements of a business process that need to be monitored and reports performance in a cohesive manner.
Participates in department-level changes in business model, restructuring operations, new technologies, re-engineering, etc.
Helps train customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance. Provides demonstrations and walk-throughs.
Assists with evaluating and researching new and existing products, procedures and/or workflow needs associated with business systems for the company.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director; this is an individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experience:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business, insurance, mathematics, computer science or related field preferred.
Experience: One or more years of experience in a business operational position involving business process analysis and design, performance improvement, problem solving, planning, coordinating and organizing. Experience with process redesign methods and tools a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Knowledge of standards, methodologies and frameworks, business process management and information technology. Working knowledge of a wide variety of tools, concepts and techniques. Basic understanding of new technologies and developments in the technology industry. Understanding of the systems development life cycle. Basic knowledge of facilitation, performance management, organizational design and managing organization change. Solid communication skills and ability to deal with ambiguity.
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 the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Extended work hours may be required based on workload. May require occasional travel.
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.
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.
Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.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 Analyst, Business Consulting : $49,100.00-$91,300.00The expected starting salary range for Analyst, Business Consulting : $49,100.00 - $73,700.00