Senior Data Scientist

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group in Malvern is seeking a senior data science leader to drive large-scale analytics projects and provide strategic insights. You will guide model development, validate methods, and translate business questions into actionable analyses while mentoring junior team members.

You will collaborate with senior leadership across functions to ensure rigorous analytics and data-driven decision making, operating in a hybrid work environment with emphasis on delivering tangible outcomes for

Qualifications

• Five+ years in analytical roles.
• Experience transforming large data for modeling.
• Experience with statistical methods and ML techniques.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant analytical field; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large-scale, complex analytics projects.
• Perform quality control and risk assessment of models and outputs.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts.
• Translate business needs into analytic approaches and hypotheses.
• Deliver insights and actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Data wrangling

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Programming (Python/R)

Education

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

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

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 five 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.

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.

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. 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.