Senior Analytics Strategist (Hybrid Role)

The Vanguard Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Operations Analytics professional to frame complex business problems alongside senior leaders, translating data into actionable recommendations that influence operational performance and client experiences.

The role spans multiple business areas, requiring collaboration across Operations, Product, Technology, and Client Experience. You will define new metrics, develop analytical approaches, and help shape the future of analytics within the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, product analytics, strategy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working through complex and ambiguous business questions.
• Experience using data to develop insights and recommendations, not simply produce reporting.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with large, complex datasets.
• Experience with visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to frame complex problems and determine how data and analytics can inform decisions.
• Lead high-impact analytical work from problem definition through insight, recommendation, and measurement of results.
• Connect operational, client experience, digital, and other data to develop a more complete view of business performance.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, friction points, and opportunities before they become established business problems.
• Translate complex analysis into clear recommendations and executive-ready narratives.
• Develop measurement frameworks and trusted metrics that help leaders understand performance and prioritize action.
• Partner across Operations, Product, Technology, and Client Experience to influence strategy and improve business outcomes.
• Challenge existing assumptions and identify opportunities to improve processes, experiences, and analytical capabilities.
• Help evolve how analytics is used across Operations—from primarily reporting what happened to proactively influencing what happens next.
• Mentor other analysts and contribute to analytical standards and best practices across the team.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an Operations Analytics professional to frame complex business problems alongside senior leaders, translating data into actionable recommendations that influence operational performance and client experiences.

The role spans multiple business areas, requiring collaboration across Operations, Product, Technology, and Client Experience. You will define new metrics, develop analytical approaches, and help shape the future of analytics within the function.