Principal Data Scientist

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead large-scale analytics initiatives and drive data-driven decisions for complex business problems. You will design and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with senior leadership to translate business needs into rigorous analyses.

The role requires extensive experience in analytics, strong programming and ML skills, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in analytical roles.
• Experience with data wrangling and large datasets.
• Experience with statistical and machine learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute large-scale analytics projects with QA and risk assessment.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts.
• Translate business questions into analytic approaches and hypotheses.
• Present insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Data wrangling

Programming

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Analytics/Economics/Statistics/Applied Mathematics

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

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.

Core 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 ten 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.

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.