Specialist, AI Risk Management
Nationwide (US) · Remote · Columbus, United States · 1d ago
This position is part of the AI Risk Governance team — a dedicated advisory function within Enterprise Risk Management.
- Operationalize the AI risk management process by partnering with stakeholders, embedding risk governance smoothly across the AI lifecycle through streamlined, repeatable, cross-functional workflows, and integrating governance into existing processes without creating bottlenecks.
- Design, enhance and maintain procedures, templates, and tools — including AI agents, automations, and purpose-built tooling — that make risk standards clear, accessible, and actionable for every AI practitioner.
- Design and deliver AI risk education and training — from foundational fluency to role-specific, hands-on sessions — including self-service enablement at a federated scale.
- Bring strong process management, program coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex risk requirements into practical, usable guidance.
- Contribute to shared legal and compliance support, helping build repeatable regulatory response processes and enhancing data sources for fast, reusable information gathering.
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, OH. However, applications from candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.
Compensation Grade: F5
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Job Description Summary
Do you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data-based business outcomes? At Nationwide, our Analytic professionals are responsible for modeling complex problems, discovering insights and identifying business opportunities using scientific research methods, statistics, machine learning and data visualization techniques. They participate in all phases of the analytic lifecycle, from research design, data collection and data processing to model building, deployment and presentation of results. Our industry-leading workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to know more about you!As an Analytic Solutions Advisor, you’ll be responsible for working with Nationwide business leaders and data scientists to design and implement advanced analytics solutions that deliver deep insights, and translate into high business value to our organization. To succeed, you’ll need to use your business knowledge and a solid understanding of advance analytics (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) to prioritize business problems and convey goals to data science professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to work with various technologies from big data, relational and SQL databases, unstructured data technology and programming languages such as SQL and Python.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Participates in identifying and delivering advanced analytics solutions. Analyzes business results and trends and patterns in structured and unstructured data to evaluate or define opportunities. Develops/supports communication of insights and recommendations to partners and partners. May lead small projects.
Builds, packages and communicates analytics work (synthesis) using appropriate medium for relevant insights and applicable data visualizations. Uses statistical techniques to determine patterns and predict future business outcomes and trends.
Synthesizes project work. Plans and manages execution of work, participates in planning, and delivers on commitments. May participate in the development of scope, risk/control matrix, project timelines, and assignments.
Participates in the delivery of analytics work that supports business objectives and priorities.
Participates in the design of analytics solutions aligned to business needs using statistical, database and/or general programming languages and tools.
Builds and manages relationships and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, partners in Enterprise Analytics Office, Nationwide Technology, Advanced Analytics Hubs, and other partners.
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Consultant, Senior Consultant or Director
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in statistics, actuarial science, engineering or related quantitative field, business science or business administration.
License/Certification/Designation: Certifications are not required but encouraged.
Experience: Typically, less than three years of related work experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Advanced analytics application and practices knowledge. Good problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience in project management, understanding of data and analytic-centric projects, ability to work on cross-functional teams, project execution
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: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
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.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/11/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.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.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.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.For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
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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 Specialist, Analytic Solution Advisor : $95,500.00-$177,500.00The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Analytic Solution Advisor : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00