Data Analyst, Senior Specialist

The Vanguard Group; Neptune (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking a senior analytics leader to partner with cross-functional teams, framing business questions and driving data-driven decisions at the enterprise level.

The role requires 8+ years of analytics experience, strong coding skills, and proven ability to influence stakeholders. You will mentor analysts and deliver executive-ready insights, guiding complex projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of analytics experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong technical expertise, including coding and application of advanced analytical methods.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions through data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business strategy and questions.
• Lead complex analytics projects end-to-end.
• Synthesize structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Develop executive-ready insights and visualizations.
• Mentor and coach analysts across the team.
• Drive analytics best practices and storytelling for senior leaders.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Problem framing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

ML methods

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Business Partnership & Problem Framing
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business strategy, goals, and key questions
• Structure ambiguous requests into clear analytical approaches and lead complex projects end-to-end
• Serve as the analytics lead on cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives
• Data Management & Quality
• Acquire and synthesize structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency; establish and enhance data quality standards
• Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation
• Perform complex analyses using advanced techniques and machine learning to uncover trends and insights
• Validate methodologies and elevate analytical rigor across the team
• Storytelling & Executive Communication
• Develop and deliver executive-ready insights and visualizations
• Translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Analytics Product Ownership
• Design, develop, and manage recurring reporting and analytics solutions
• Drive best practices in data visualization and mentor others in effective storytelling
• Coaching & Community Building
• Mentor and coach analysts across the team
• Contribute to advancing analytics capabilities through knowledge sharing and training
• Additional Contributions
• Support special projects and broader team priorities as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant analytics experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong technical expertise, including coding and application of advanced analytical methods
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions through data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• 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.

We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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.