In partnership with the Financial Advisor Services (FAS) organization Vanguards Chief Data & Analytics Office is driving a critical transformation in how data and analytics power FASs vision of being the Advisor to the Advisor. This role sits at the center of that transformation.
The Manager Data Analytics & Modeling is a handson technical leader responsible for designing building and scaling highquality data solutions that enable better decisionmaking across the FAS business. While this role carries a Manager title it is intentionally highly technical and executionoriented. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who actively writes code designs data models and partners closely with engineering teams to deliver scalable productionready data assets.
This role blends deep technical expertise in data modeling analytics and data engineering with the ability to lead and mentor a small team of analysts.
Core Responsibilities:
HandsOn Technical Leadership
Design build and maintain scalable data models datasets and analytical solutions with a strong focus on correctness performance and reusability.
Write review and own productionquality SQL and Python code used in data pipelines transformations and analytical workflows.
Partner closely with data engineering and platform teams to influence data architecture modeling standards and tooling choices.
Ensure analytics solutions are built on wellarchitected trusted and wellgoverned data foundations.
Analytics & Solution Delivery
Lead the development of highimpact dashboards metrics and analytical products that support strategic and operational decisionmaking.
Translate complex business problems into clear analytical approaches data models and technical solutions.
Apply advanced analytical techniques (e.g. predictive analytics statistical modeling machine learning where appropriate) to identify trends risks and opportunities.
Drive automation and standardization of reporting and analytics workflows to reduce manual effort and improve scalability.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Hire mentor and develop a team of analysts setting a strong technical bar and fostering handson skill growth.
Provide technical guidance through code reviews design discussions and modeling best practices.
Work directly with business stakeholders to align analytics solutions to business outcomes while maintaining strong technical rigor.
Contribute to analytics roadmaps and prioritization balancing nearterm delivery with longterm architectural health.
Qualifications:
8 years of experience in data analytics data engineering or related technical roles with demonstrated handson delivery.
Strong experience designing data models (e.g. dimensional semantic or analytical models) that support scalable analytics.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python; comfort owning and maintaining complex analytical codebases.
Experience working closely with data engineering teams on data pipelines architecture and platform design.
Deep understanding of analytics and BI concepts with experience using tools such as Power BI Tableau Looker or similar.
Proven ability to translate ambiguous business problems into welldesigned technical solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferences:
Experience leading or mentoring analysts in a playercoach capacity.
Familiarity with modern data platforms (cloud data warehouses transformation frameworks orchestration tools).
Experience delivering analytics in regulated or complex enterprise environments.
Background in financial services wealth management or advisorfocused businesses.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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