Favorite Parts of Being an Analytics Executive at Nationwide Financial
Nick, an Analytics Executive, most enjoys "solving problems, solving puzzles, figuring things out," finding satisfaction in using data-driven insights to inform decisions; however, this position's influence is a "double-edged sword," requiring accuracy to maintain credibility.
Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Leadership, Influence, Decision-Making
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Nick Perri
Analytics Executive
Nationwide Financial Services Company
Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey MBA, St Joseph's University MS Business Intelligence & Analytics
Spanish & Other Languages, Political Science, American Studies
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Data and Analytics
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Solving complex problems and puzzles is a significant aspect of the role and a source of enjoyment for the Analytics Executive.
2. Data analysis provides influence and authority, allowing data-driven decisions to outweigh assumptions and gut feelings.
3. The role's responsibility highlights the importance of accuracy and credibility in data analysis, as mistakes can impact trust and reputation.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What I probably enjoy most is just solving problems. I like puzzles. My family will tell you I'm kind of obsessed. If there's a jigsaw puzzle out somewhere, I have an addiction to that.
So solving problems, solving puzzles, figuring things out, that's probably what I like most. A secondary benefit that I like is being the data guy. It gives you maybe an outsized authority in certain areas.
It can be really powerful to be the one who knows. You can have your hypotheses or gut instincts, but this is what the data actually says. That said, that can be a double-edged sword. Because if you screw something up, you can really hurt your credibility, and then it's tough to get that back.