Lead Data Scientist

The Vanguard Group


Job Location:

Malvern, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access transform and prepare largescale data for statistical modeling and AI applications.

  • Leads diagnostic predictive and prescriptive analytics initiatives to support strategic and operationaldecision-making.

  • Identifiesdata inconsistencies documents assumptions and addresses data quality gaps to ensure reliable model outcomes.

  • Designs trainsevaluates and deploys machine learning and AI models (e.g. supervised/unsupervised learning NLP timeseries optimization).

  • Apply generative AI techniques (e.g. LLMs embeddings prompt engineering agents) to enable automation insight generation and intelligent user experiences.

  • Guidesmodel validation performance monitoring explainability and responsible AI practices.

  • Engages withbusiness and technology stakeholders to understand problems formulate hypotheses and translate requirements into analytic and AI solutions.

  • Serves as an AI and analytics expert oncross functionalinitiatives contributing toenterprise widedata and AI maturity.

  • Prepares and delivers clear concise insight presentations and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in data science analytics or related quantitative roles.

  • Strong programming skills (e.g. Python SQL) for data wrangling modeling andproduction readysolutions.

  • Handson experience with statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.

  • Proven ability to translate complex analytical results into business insights.

  • Experience with generative AI LLMs vector databases or AI orchestration frameworks.

  • Familiarity withcloud baseddata and AI platforms.

  • Experience working in regulated orlargescaleenterprise environments.

What Success Looks Like

  • AI solutionsthat measurablyimproveefficiency insight quality and decision speed.

  • Scalablewell governedmodels that are trusted by business partners.

  • Clear storytelling that connects AI outcomes to business value.

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.


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