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Data Scientist, Senior Specialist

The Vanguard Group


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What Youll Do

As a Data Scientist Senior Specialist you will lead complex analytics initiatives that influence strategic business decisions across the organization. Youll combine advanced statistical modeling machine learning and business acumen to uncover insights solve challenging problems and help shape the future of data-driven decision making.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design development and delivery of large-scale analytics and data science projects ensuring the quality accuracy and reliability of models methodologies and outputs.
  • Apply advanced diagnostic predictive and prescriptive analytics to identify opportunities solve business challenges and drive measurable outcomes.
  • Develop innovative modeling approaches and evaluate emerging techniques to enhance analytical capabilities and improve business performance.
  • Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to frame complex business questions translate objectives into analytical strategies and generate actionable recommendations.
  • Assess data quality identify gaps or inconsistencies and establish sound assumptions to ensure insights are built on a strong foundation.
  • Guide research design experimentation model validation and statistical best practices across high-impact initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted analytics advisor on cross-functional teams and contribute to the advancement of the broader data science community.
  • Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear compelling manner through executive presentations visualizations and strategic recommendations.
  • Mentor and develop junior data scientists and analysts fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Support additional strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

What Were Looking For
  • 10 years of experience in analytics data science statistics machine learning or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong expertise in data preparation transformation and analysis of large complex datasets.
  • Hands-on experience applying statistical modeling machine learning and advanced analytical techniques to real-world business challenges.
  • Proven ability to influence decision-making through insightful analysis and effective communication with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading complex analytical projects and mentoring data science talent.

Education
  • Bachelors degree in Analytics Applied Mathematics Statistics Economics Computer Science Data Science or a related quantitative discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred.

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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