Senior Strategy Analyst at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years related work experience
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (Graduate degree preferred)
  • Experience in stakeholder management
  • Experience with both conceptual and analytical problem solving
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (preferred)
  • Financial Services experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develops and leads complex business strategic, competitive, and product analyses
  • Consults independently to define the business problem, issues, and planned approach for research and analyses
  • Leads work planning and business problem diagnosis, coaching less experienced business strategy analysts in best practices and building business acumen
  • Synthesizes analyses, key findings, and potential solutions into actionable recommendations
  • Works with senior managers in the business to prepare and deliver materials, including presentations, white papers, case studies, etc
  • Interprets and analyzes highly complex data using business acumen in order to derive key insights; verifies the quality, accuracy, and reasonableness of the data; displays, organizes, and crafts data into a compelling storyline with actionable insight for the business
  • Develop and present competitive intelligence research in addition to internal and external operational and strategic findings
  • Stays abreast of industry, market, and business competitive trends; supports efforts to keep the senior management team informed of key industry, competitive, and product trends; recommends new and enhanced capabilities and services
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strategic Analysis
Competitive Intelligence
Market Intelligence
Data Analysis
Business Acumen
Presentations
White Papers
Case Studies
Research Planning
Problem Diagnosis

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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