Representative, Retirement Solutions Center - Financial Services Representative

Job Conditions

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

As a Representative, you will support and service 457 Retirement accounts, assisting with inquiries, rollovers, distributions, loan processing, and educating participants on products, services, and online tools.

This role offers remote potential.

• Within 35 miles of our offices? Hybrid schedule with 2 days/week onsite is required.
• Ohio:
  Three Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215
• Arizona: 18700 North Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
• Candidates outside the 35‑mile radius may be eligible for fully remote work.

• Training: 7‑week program, Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5:30 PM ET
• Post‑Training:
  Shifts may fall between 8 AM – 11 PM ET, Mon–Fri, with possible Saturday shifts (9 AM – 6 PM ET)

This position requires the SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 licenses. You do not need to have these licenses to apply or begin your career at Nationwide.

Nationwide provides full support to help you earn them, including:

• Paid study time
• Study materials
• Classroom support
• All exam fees covered

• SIE must be completed within 120 days of employment
• Series 6 & 63 must be completed within 180 days

• Minimum salary $47,151 ($23.40/hr)
• PTO, 401(k) with match, pension plan
• Medical, dental, vision (day one)
• Hybrid/remote opportunities
• Educational assistance
• Exclusive insurance discounts

Do you love connecting and building new business relationships? If you have a natural curiosity, are excited about helping people and want to accelerate both your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you! As a Representative, you’ll provide extraordinary care to our members, partners, plan sponsors and investment professionals. You will understand high‑level product/plan and regulatory requirements to analyze and resolve general account, plan fees or plan inquiry questions will be key to success.

Additionally, you’ll effectively interpret and articulate Nationwide's marketing strategies when communicating with customers.

• Receives and responds to incoming calls from investment professionals, plan sponsors and members on a variety of topics. Understands the different product suites, including current line‑up and products no longer sold that still require servicing.
• Responsible for interpreting and applying all changes and enhancements to new and old products, based on the daily change communications. Identifies the question(s) behind the question to proactively offer consultative expertise and uncover the unstated need.
• Maintains a record of the conversations and follows a process of documentation to support our strategy of knowing our member better than anyone and use the information in a way that drives the relationship deeper.
• Follows all rules and regulations to ensure compliance with FINRA or other professional licensure requirements, Nationwide policies, firms, plan documents and state and local laws.
• Educates customers to ensure understanding of tax implications, penalties/surrender charges, death benefit protection, lifetime income, capital preservation and/or benefits pertaining to the plan/contract.
• Analyzes problems to determine proper course of action, striving for first time final resolution. When necessary, works with internal partners to resolve escalated issues. Integrates lean methodology into daily interactions through problem‑solving meetings and team huddles.
• Develops and grows through monthly individual meetings with…