Investment Management Fintech Strategies Data Scientist

The Data Scientist supports Investment Management businesses (Fixed Income, Index Equities, Quantitative Equities, Risk Management, and Investment Strategy) and their strategic imperatives by creating, experimenting, and implementing IMG’s global analytics and financial technologies priorities. The role acts as an advocate for emerging data strategies and financial technology solutions.

Background: Investment Management Fintech Strategies (IMFS) is a global team headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. IMFS serves to actively explore new technologies in ways that could dramatically improve the Vanguard’s investment performance, make capital markets work better for our investors, and embed a culture of innovation throughout Vanguard. This team seeks out internal and external partners and prospects all aspects of technology for ways to experiment and disrupt securities investing across all asset classes. We focus on data strategies including new sources of data and advanced analytics capabilities including machine learning and artificial intelligence; platform and visualization strategies; and market structure strategies.

Job Description Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and develop predictive analytic capabilities to support Vanguard IMG (Investment Management Group)
• Use statistical and AI/machine learning applications to uncover insights in the investment landscape
• Identify and implement new data strategies and modeling capabilities to build products serving IMG Portfolio Managers and Traders Proactively explore and introduce innovative approaches and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with data engineers to aid in development of process and data architecture, data treatment, and normalization
• Communicate complex ideas and solutions effectively to IMG stakeholders through presentations, data visualizations, demos and receive buy-in
• Develops understanding of Vanguard’s investment management processes across businesses and regions, as well as data and data structures underpinning those activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other areas of Vanguard. Anticipates and coordinates business requirements that drive analytics implementation.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of financial markets, securities, and general investment themes, and new technologies in order to bring an informed perspective to current financial technology landscape.
• Continually grows and develops understanding of AI and machine learning applications.

Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Degree in a quantitative discipline preferred.

· Strong desire to gain superior knowledge of investments (i.e., equities, fixed income, alternative investment strategies, etc.)

· Ability to work with large data sets, both structured and unstructured, and emerging data sources.

· Ability to deal with competing priorities and exacting expectations.

· Exceptional conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills, proven ability to build/execute on ideas.

· Must be able to work in a collaborative and occasionally fast paced/high pressure environment.

· Self-starter, motivated, independent, curious, versatile team player.

· Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to think strategically.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and professional presence.

· Ability to easily convey complex information between the business and Information Technology.

· Proven experience working in a flexible, fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple small projects simultaneously.

· Ability to work independently with minimal or no direction.

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Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.