Chief Data Architect at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Deep expertise in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), ontology engineering, and metadata architecture
Proficient in tools such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, FINOS Legend, Erwin, Lucidchart, AtScale, Stardog, TopBraid, Protégé, or other semantic/metadata platforms
Knowledge of semantic web standards (RDF, OWL, SKOS, SPARQL) and their practical application in enterprise data ecosystems
Familiarity with domain-driven design, data mesh principles, and knowledge graph architecture
Experience integrating business glossaries, taxonomies, and metadata systems into data platforms and AI pipelines
Ability to bridge business needs with technical architecture using clear, model-driven communication
Strong collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with data product owners, engineers, data scientists, and governance teams

Responsibilities

Define data domains, subdomains, and key data subject areas across Vanguard
Design and evolve enterprise-level semantic data models, including logical and conceptual models, ontologies, and domain definitions
Lead the standardization of metadata practices across domains, enabling discoverability, lineage, and governance
Partner with product, data, and engineering teams to define domain-driven data contracts that support AI, analytics, and operational needs
Architect and implement reusable taxonomy and ontology frameworks that align business meaning with technical implementation
Enable scalable and interoperable semantic layers across data platforms (e.g., Lakehouse, Knowledge Graphs, Data Warehouses)
Collaborate with governance, AI/ML, and metadata teams to support computational governance and automated metadata enrichment
Provide strategic guidance on data modeling techniques (3NF, dimensional, Data Vault, RDF/OWL) and drive adoption of best practices

Skills

Data Architecture

Enterprise Data Architecture

Semantic Data Models

Logical Data Models

Conceptual Data Models

Ontologies

Metadata Management

Data Lineage

Data Governance

Data Domains

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

1975Year Founded

SECONDARYCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees