Data Analyst, Senior Specialist (Advice & Wealth Management Analytics) at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
YesVisa
Finance, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years related data analysis/science work experience
  • Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, and analytics preferred
  • Coding knowledge in SQL and Python
  • Expert level data storytelling through visualization
  • Experience in designing and executing end-to-end experiments

Responsibilities

  • Engages with internal partners to understand business strategy, questions, and goals
  • Brings structure to business requests, translates requirements into an analytical project approach, and leads complex projects through completion
  • Delegates tasks and provides tactical and strategic guidance to peers
  • Serves as the analytics expert on cross-functional teams for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
  • Acquires and compiles structured and unstructured data and verifies its quality, accuracy, and reasonableness
  • Leads the development of data quality standards, and the tools and methods used to measure and improve data quality
  • Performs analyses of data from multiple sources to surface trends and insights using advanced analytical methods and machine learning
  • Validates analytical techniques employed by other analysts
  • Prepares and delivers expert level visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for senior leader stakeholders to implement
  • Develops, owns, and manages recurring analytic or reporting processes
  • Demonstrates expertise in data visualization and mentors analysts on data visualization best practices
  • Develops the analytics community at Vanguard by mentoring, coaching, and connecting others with resources and training
  • Stays abreast of emerging trends and external best practices
  • Participates and presents during scheduled analytics seminars
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

SQL
Python
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Data Quality
Experiment Design
Data Storytelling

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

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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