OIPA Configuration Sr. Analyst
We’re looking for a tech‑curious problem solver who enjoys working in complex systems and wants to build expertise in OIPA configuration. This role is ideal for someone early‑mid career who is ready to step into deeper technical ownership and has strong upward potential.
About the Role
As an OIPA Configuration Sr. Analyst, you’ll convert business and product requirements into system behavior using OIPA. You’ll build configurations, test features, and partner across Actuarial, IT, and Product to support both product launches and ongoing administration.
Key Responsibilities
Configure rules, calculations, and system logic within OIPA (80–90% of the role).
Build test tools and validate product calculations
Analyze data and system behavior to identify improvements or defects.
Assist in projection/valuation processes and financial/actuarial reporting workflows.
Contribute ideas to improve performance, architecture, and operational processes.
Who Will Thrive
Someone tech‑focused, innovative, and independently motivated.
A creative problem solver who enjoys untangling complexity and thinking strategically.
Someone excited to learn OIPA (experience is a plus, not a requirement).
A learner with ambition to move into higher complexity configuration, actuarial tech, IT architecture, or product strategy roles.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Computer Science, Math, Actuarial Science, or related field.
3–4+ years in systems, ETL, data, or config‑heavy roles (insurance preferred but not required).
Familiarity with XML, SQL, VBA/Excel, or similar tools.
Actuarial exams welcome, but this role does not align with active exam study programs.
Why This Team
Supportive, collaborative culture; no burnout mentality.
Strong work‑life balance.
Leader invests in role‑based strengths and growth opportunities.
Open to remote for highly qualified candidates.
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Job Description Summary
Our Nationwide Financial Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Compiles, categorizes and analyzes data, with direction and oversight.
Assists in building testing tools, analyzing product calculations and product illustrations.
Aids in building, maintaining and running actuarial, projection and valuation models.
Completes financial reporting and analysis with direct oversite.
Responsible for pricing and implementation of products with input and oversite.
Assists in valuation/reserving under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP and tax) for products.
Assists with analysis of reinsurance opportunities and risks for Nationwide Financial business products.
Assists in activities related to a specialized phase of data and analytics which may include data governance, data strategy development, data modeling, data requirements, data manipulation, and/or requirements elicitation when needed.
Assists in the analysis and validation of moderately sophisticated business processes and in the development and implementation of new programs and/or modifications of existing applications when required. May assist in the design, prototyping, coding and other methodologies for new and/or existing applications including development of test plans.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Financial Director, Actuarial, or other financial/actuarial manager.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, CIS or similar background requiring modeling, programming or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation: May have passed an actuarial exam, LOMA or other industry exams.
Experience: No finance or actuarial experience needed. Typical candidate may have internship, associate teaching or tutoring experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel) programming languages, and likely actuarial models. Basic level of perspective, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, business perspective and analysis. Proficient level of problem solving, learning on the fly, and making the best use of system capabilities.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by Chief Actuary and Human Resources Consultant/Manager.
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 03/11/2026. 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.
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