Senior AI Scientist - Generative AI & Predictive Modeling

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of next-generation AI/ML solutions for Vanguard Workplace Solutions in Malvern. You will design and build innovative AI-powered systems, collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers and PMs, and advance practical business impact through generative AI and LLMs.

The role requires guiding end-to-end modeling initiatives, ensuring data quality, mentoring junior staff, and communicating insights to senior leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience in data science or analytical roles.
• Experience with large language models, knowledge graph and generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python programming and machine learning frameworks; cloud platforms such as AWS.

Responsibilities

• Owns the end-to-end design, development, and execution of complex predictive modeling initiatives, from problem formulation through validation, deployment readiness, and ongoing risk assessment.
• Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making and mentors junior staff.
• Establishes and enforces data quality standards for modeling use and documents assumptions and limitations.
• Partners with senior leadership to understand business processes and translate requirements into analytic approaches.
• Guides research design, model evaluation, validation, and monitoring strategies for model performance and risk.
• Builds reusable tools and frameworks to improve modeling efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Large language models

Knowledge graph

Generative AI

Python programming

AWS

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Model deployment

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

AWS

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of next-generation AI/ML solutions for Vanguard Workplace Solutions in Malvern. You will design and build innovative AI-powered systems, collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers and PMs, and advance practical business impact through generative AI and LLMs.

The role requires guiding end-to-end modeling initiatives, ensuring data quality, mentoring junior staff, and communicating insights to senior leaders