Vanguard

Financial Services

DataScientist,Specialist

$145–210k ~AI est. Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Data Scientist, Specialist at Vanguard. Skills: Data science, Predictive analytics, Prescriptive analytics, Machine learning. Develop complex queries. Perform extensive programming”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Diagnostic analytics; Predictive analytics; Prescriptive analytics; Data inconsistencies; Data errors; Data gaps

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years related work experience, Programming skills for data access, Experience utilizing statistical methods, Experience utilizing machine learning methods, Undergraduate degree in analytical field

Nice to Have

Graduate degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop complex queries

Perform extensive programming

Lead deep dive analytics

Execute deep dive analytics

Support business decision making

Mentor junior data scientists

Mentor junior analysts

Develop junior data scientists

Develop junior analysts

Identify data inconsistencies

Diagnose data inconsistencies

Document data assumptions

Engage with stakeholders

Understand business processes

Probe business processes

Translate requirements

Guide research design

Guide model validation

Provide statistical consultation

Serve as analytics expert

Contribute to analytics community

Prepare insight presentations

Deliver action recommendations

Communicate analytical findings

Communicate analytical implications

Participate in special projects

Design data mining models

Design reporting protocols

Apply data science techniques

Solve business problems

Contribute to analytics advancement

Conduct exploratory research

Apply statistical theory

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross functional teams

Communication Scope

Insight presentations; Action recommendations; Analytical findings; Analytical implications

Full Job Description

**Role Summary** This role leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making, while mentoring junior data scientists and analysts, and applying advanced data science and big data mining techniques to uncover trends, inform strategic initiatives, and drive innovation across diverse business functions. **Responsibilites** 1\. Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling. 2\. Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts. 3\. Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps. 4\. Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach. 5\. Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community. 6\. Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders. 7\. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 8\. Designs scalable data mining models and reporting protocols to identify trends and patterns in massive datasets. 9\. Applies modern and emerging data science techniques to solve business problems across functions such as marketing, economics, and operations. 10\. Contributes to the advancement of analytics through exploratory research and application of cutting-edge statistical theory. **Qualifications and Skills** * Minimum of five years related work experien

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