Head of Analytics, Insights and Client Experience

Vanguard Charitable; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Charitable seeks Head of Analytics, Insights and Client Experience to drive growth through data science, BI, reporting, and client experience.

Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will lead teams, build data products, establish KPIs and dashboards, and translate insights into strategic decisions affecting acquisition, engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of analytics, market intelligence, strategy, client insights, or related fields.
• Experience leading data science, business intelligence, analytics, or client insights teams.
• Experience building or scaling client experience, customer experience, or voice-of-client capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Client & Market Intelligence Strategy (25%).
• Oversee Analytics, Data Science, Reporting, and Insight Solutions (25%).
• Lead Client Experience Strategy and Capability (25%).
• Drive Cross-Functional Partnership and Influence (15%).
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams (10%).

Skills

Executive storytelling

Data-to-insight translation

Measurement frameworks

Dashboards & data visualization

Advanced analytics & AI

Influence cross-functional

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, Marketing, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

The Head of Analytics, Insights and Client Experience owns the intelligence and client experience engine that drives Vanguard Charitable’s growth. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this leader directs data science, business intelligence, reporting, and client experience — building the data products, measurement systems, and client strategies that determine where the enterprise invests. The role is accountable for measurable improvements in client acquisition, engagement, retention, and satisfaction, and serves as a trusted advisor to enterprise leadership on growth performance, client trends, and strategic opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Analytics, Insights and Client Experience owns the intelligence and client experience engine that drives Vanguard Charitable’s growth. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this leader directs data science, business intelligence, reporting, and client experience — building the data products, measurement systems, and client strategies that determine where the enterprise invests. The role is accountable for measurable improvements in client acquisition, engagement, retention, and satisfaction, and serves as a trusted advisor to enterprise leadership on growth performance, client trends, and strategic opportunity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSLead Enterprise Client & Market Intelligence Strategy (25%)

• Own and execute an integrated client, market, and business intelligence strategy aligned to enterprise growth priorities.
• Own the identification, design, and development of data-driven products, decision-support tools, and analytical capabilities that create value for clients, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Synthesize data, research, market trends, and client insights into actionable recommendations that direct enterprise decisions and resource allocation.
• Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and shifts in client behavior to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Deliver thought leadership on growth drivers, competitive dynamics, and performance trends that shape enterprise direction.

Oversee Analytics, Data Science, Reporting, and Insight Solutions (25%)

• Lead data science and business intelligence teams to deliver predictive insights, performance analytics, and enterprise reporting.
• Own the enterprise growth scorecard: establish and maintain the KPIs, measurement frameworks, dashboards, and performance reporting by which growth objectives are managed.
• Drive the development of data products, analytical tools, and decision-support solutions that enhance client experiences, improve business processes, and support growth initiatives.
• Partner with business and technology teams to identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Deliver timely, accurate insights on initiative performance and provide recommendations for optimization and continuous improvement.

Lead Client Experience Strategy and Capability (25%)

• Provide strategic oversight for Vanguard Charitable's client experience function, ensuring the voice of the client informs enterprise priorities, growth strategies, and investment decisions.
• Lead the development of client listening, journey analytics, and behavioral insight capabilities that deepen understanding of client needs, motivations, and experiences.
• Partner across marketing, go-to-market, innovation, and business teams to identify opportunities to improve acquisition, engagement, retention, and overall client satisfaction.
• Champion a client-centered culture by embedding client insights into strategic planning, innovation, and decision-making processes.
• Lead and develop the client experience team, establishing a roadmap to mature and scale the capability over time.

Drive Cross-Functional Partnership and Influence (15%)

• Partner closely with marketing, communications, Horizon 2 (go-to-market), Horizon 3 (innovation), strategic planning, and enterprise leaders to align insights with growth priorities.
• Collaborate with IT to align data strategy, governance, architecture, and analytics capabilities.
• Drive prioritization of strategic initiatives through fact-based recommendations, and own follow-through from insight to adopted decision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization on growth performance, client trends, and strategic opportunities.

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams (10%)

• Lead, develop, and mentor leaders and team members across analytics, reporting, data science, and client experience functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Align talent, priorities, and resources to deliver measurable business outcomes and support enterprise growth objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Master of Business Administration or advanced degree preferred

Licensure & Certification

• None required.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Skilled in translating complex data into clear, executive-ready insights, recommendations, and business actions.
• Skilled in leading analytics and reporting functions with knowledge of data-driven strategy development.
• Knowledge of client experience frameworks, client journey mapping, voice-of-client methodologies, and behavioral analytics.
• Skilled in developing measurement frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting programs.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, data visualization, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
• Skilled in building partnerships and influencing decisions across executive and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Able to connect enterprise strategy, client needs, and performance insights to drive growth outcomes.
• Skilled in leading organizational change and fostering adoption of data-driven decision-making.
• Able to balance strategic planning with operational execution in a dynamic environment.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of experience in analytics, market intelligence, strategy, client insights, or related fields, including at least five years of leadership experience required.
• Experience leading data science, business intelligence, analytics, or client insights teams required.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing enterprise strategy required.
• Experience building or scaling client experience, customer experience, or voice-of-client capabilities preferred.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, philanthropic services, or a mission-driven organization preferred.