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Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group (ACG) – Life Team
United States, Columbus Employment contract 122000.00 - 214000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Description
If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. As the Technical Director, Advanced Consulting Group (ACG) – Life Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping financial professionals navigate the increasingly complex world of life insurance, wealth transfer, estate planning, and business planning. Your expertise in tax rules, planning strategies, and life insurance applications will empower advisors to deliver meaningful value to their clients — while supporting growth across Nationwide’s life insurance business. This position is hybrid in Columbus, Ohio for Central Ohio residents (3 days in office). Candidates located near any Nationwide office will follow the same hybrid schedule. Current Nationwide Remote Associates are also eligible, and relocation is not required for qualified candidates outside Central Ohio.
Job Responsibility
Directs case design by providing comprehensive tax and technical support around sophisticated concepts such as business planning, estate planning, qualified retirement plans and annuity strategies to be funded with financial products
Provides comprehensive consultation to wholesalers, financial professionals and their clients and third-party professionals
Travels and speaks at industry events on sophisticated concepts impacting life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and qualified retirement plans
Builds, advises and reviews sales collateral on the use of financial products used in business planning, estate planning, qualified retirement plans and annuity strategies
Partners and collaborates with Marketing to provide a strategic approach to the development of sales and marketing campaigns for all Nationwide Financial sales channels
Authors and publishes tax and sales related articles, white papers and sales ideas on sophisticated financial product applications for use in business planning, estate planning, qualified retirement plans and annuity strategies
Drives sales by educating professional decision makers on recent tax and legal changes
Crafts, implements and facilitates training on sophisticated concepts funded with financial products for Wholesalers and advisors
Monitors, researches, interprets, applies and communicates current and anticipated legal, tax and regulatory changes to Product Development, Marketing, Underwriting and Business Development
Collaborates with internal business partners to build and implement business plans and critical initiatives
Provides a source of credibility through expertise and reputation in the industry to internal/external wholesalers and financial professionals as they establish their own credibility with clients
Requirements
Deep understanding of tax rules and planning applications involving life insurance (including ILITs, split-interest trusts, buy‑sell arrangements, executive benefits, split-dollar, premium finance, and more)
Extensive experience with estate planning, business owner planning, and high‑net‑worth life insurance strategies
Proven experience partnering with financial professionals such as independent advisors, RIAs, BGAs, and producer groups
Skilled at presenting complex planning concepts in a clear and compelling manner
Comfortable leading group presentations, conducting 1:1 consultations, and developing written content aligned with Nationwide’s standards
Series 6 required within 120 days of hire
JD preferred due to the technical nature of the role involving legal and tax planning
Approximately 15–25% travel
Nice to have
Studies in business, communication or marketing preferred