Senior Manager, Behavioral Economics & Investor Insights

Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard Group seeks a senior manager in the Behavioral Economics Team to lead research on how investors think, feel, and behave. You will coach junior researchers, conduct rigorous studies using one of the world's largest investor datasets, and collaborate with partners to inform Vanguard products and services.

In this hybrid role based in Malvern, PA, you will present findings at conferences, influence policy conversations, and mentor the team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ph.D.-level research experience in Psychology, Economics, Finance, Decision Sciences, or a related quantitative field required.
• Experience managing behavioral researchers required.
• Minimum of eight years related work experience in research roles or equivalent educational experience.
• Proven experience conducting, writing, and publishing high-impact research on behavioral economics, household finance, and/or investing required.
• Proven experience writing code to access, transform, and analyze data (Python preferred). Experience working with administrative data and AWS tools preferred (Athena and Sagemaker).
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for generating and pursuing “big ideas” through research.
• Servant-leader mindset and willingness to prioritize team success above personal achievement.
• Openness to learning new ideas , skills, and ways of working with a diverse set of teammates and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop Others : Coach , mentor , and manage junior researchers to unlock their potential and help them conduct rigorous and impactful projects.
• Conduct Research : Perform scientifically rigorous research that is relevant to millions of investors, timely , and impactful.
• Shape Vanguard’s Views : Help shape Vanguard’s perspectives on behavioral economics, household finance, investment advice, and public policy.
• Serve as an Ambassador : Present research to a wide range of audiences, including investors, advisors, regulators, media, and industry and academic conferences.
• Inform the business : Provide internal consultation services as a subject matter expert on behavioral economics.
• Stay Updated : Keep up with the latest trends in behavioral economics across academia and industry , identifying new ways to amplify research rigor and impact.
• Enhance Team Capabilities : Proactively identify opportunities to enhance team research capabilities, such as new data sources or analytic techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioral economics

Research methods

Data analysis

Python

Public speaking

Team mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or Ph.D.-level in Psychology, Economics, Finance, Decision Sciences, or related quantitative field

Tools

Athena

Sagemaker

Job description

Vanguard Group seeks a senior manager in the Behavioral Economics Team to lead research on how investors think, feel, and behave. You will coach junior researchers, conduct rigorous studies using one of the world's largest investor datasets, and collaborate with partners to inform Vanguard products and services.

In this hybrid role based in Malvern, PA, you will present findings at conferences, influence policy conversations, and mentor the team.