Senior Quantitative MBS & Fixed Income Research Lead

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Quantitative MBS Research Analyst to advance fixed income decision‑making across agency residential MBS and ACMBS. The role partners with portfolio management and trading to translate data into actionable insights, exploring machine learning and alternative data to enhance returns.

You will work in a collaborative environment within Vanguard’s Fixed Income team, contributing to intellectual rigor and long‑term client outcomes through thoughtful analysis and strategic

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience with capital markets and Agency MBS preferred.
• Proven ability to connect analysis to investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement initiatives to improve fixed income fund returns and reduce costs.
• Support fixed income investment decision processes with quantitative analyses.
• Explore machine learning and alternative data sources for investment decisions.
• Develop new quantitative measures and enhance existing models for investment strategies.
• Communicate complex results clearly to portfolio management and trading teams.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Coding

Capital markets

Communication

Investment concepts

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Quantitative MBS Research Analyst to advance fixed income decision‑making across agency residential MBS and ACMBS. The role partners with portfolio management and trading to translate data into actionable insights, exploring machine learning and alternative data to enhance returns.

You will work in a collaborative environment within Vanguard’s Fixed Income team, contributing to intellectual rigor and long‑term client outcomes through thoughtful analysis and strategic