Vanguard
Financial Services
DataScientist,Specialist
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“Data Scientist, Specialist at Vanguard. Skills: Data science, Predictive analytics, Prescriptive analytics, Machine learning. Develop complex queries. Perform extensive programming”
Industry & Context.
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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