AI and Machine Learning Scientist

Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a senior data science leader to drive large analytics initiatives in Malvern. You will steer diagnostics, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and mentor junior analysts while ensuring data quality and rigorous model validation.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate business needs into analytic strategies, deliver actionable insights, and contribute to cross-functional projects within Vanguard's hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in analytical roles with data wrangling and ML methods.
• Undergraduate degree in analytics/related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Technology skills include GenAI, AI/ML, LLM, SLM, Deep Learning and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute large-scale analytics projects with quality control and risk assessment.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts; develop capabilities.
• Diagnose data inconsistencies and fill data gaps, documenting assumptions.
• Engage with senior leadership to translate business needs into analytic approaches.
• Guide test design, model validation, and present insights to leaders.
• Deliver insight presentations and actionable recommendations.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data wrangling

Statistical modeling

AI/ML

LLM

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution of large scale, more complex analytics projects. Applies significant quality control and risk assessment of the model, methodologies, outputs, and processes for major data science projects.
• Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Creates alternative model approaches to assess complex model design and advance future capabilities. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
• Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
• Engages with senior leadership to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
• Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
• Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience in analytical roles. Experience with data wrangling required – Programming skills to access, transform and prepare large scale data for statistical modeling. Experience utilizing statistical and machine learning methods required.
• Undergraduate degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Technolgy Skills – GenAI, AI/ML, LLM, SLM, Deep Learning, AWS

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission-we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.