Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 790,000 businesses and more than 2.75 million active savers, with over $57 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States.
Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities.
Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. To learn more, visit vestwell.com
Who Are We Looking For?
Vestwell is expanding and we’re keen to find and hire a new analyst onto our data squad. Are you good with numbers? Do you ask lots of questions to understand something to its root? If you answered in the affirmative, then maybe you have what it takes to join VUDU squad. Our team is passionate about data and logic, and we cover every aspect of data analysis and observational reporting from AI-powered BI agents to enterprise feed automation.
We’re looking for someone who loves to solve problems and wants to learn how to build out great data-product solutions. You will work with senior members of the squad translating end-user needs into focused, actionable steps that result in timely solution deliveries. You will learn and execute our requirement-intake processes, and implement new solutions using our data stack to solve for those requirements. But that is just the start, while you learn our process, you will be expected to carry forward your knowledge and work with the larger team learning to build AI-powered solutions that scale for long term growth and expand our group’s bandwidth across the organization.
If you are someone who dives into whatever challenge is placed in front of you, you will find endless challenge at Vestwell on the VUDU squad; the good kind that leaves you a little winded but much the wiser. We are not an old-school financial company. We are disruptors. We use state of the art tools and we work to win.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Understand project goals and stakeholder requirements; identify opportunities; and translate inputs into buildable features with clear executions
- Effectively communicate and share plans and decisions: in and out, up and down
- Partner with developers to break down product requirements into discrete tasks with clear functional requirements/acceptance criteria
- Assist QA team in understanding the appropriate positive and negative test cases to ensure test coverage and a high level of code quality
- Provide iterative feedback to the development team, including identifying bugs and assisting in resolution
- Complete functional testing and provide initial product sign-off when features are ready for end-user verification
Requirements
The Necessities
- College degree
- Business / Math degree
- Ability to thoroughly understand and document business/functional requirements and use cases
- Working understanding or the SDLC
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment to meet deadlines under tight time constraints
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment consisting of Product, Engineering, and QA resources
- Excellent communication skills, both in verbal and written formats
- Must have the ability to interface with internal stakeholders
- Experience with SQL, must be able to read it and write it to some provable extent
This role will be based in either the New York, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
The expected base salary range for this position is $70K - $80K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
Interview Process
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.
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Skills Required
- College degree
- Business or Math degree
- Ability to understand and document business and functional requirements and use cases
- Working understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment and meet deadlines under tight time constraints
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Product, Engineering, and QA teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interface with internal stakeholders
- Experience reading and writing SQL to a provable extent
Vestwell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vestwell and has not been reviewed or approved by Vestwell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are portrayed as a standout, with a non‑elective employer contribution and broad eligibility across employment types. This consistent support increases perceived total compensation value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as competitive, with employer-paid benefits, HSA support, and monthly contributions that enhance affordability. The medical offering comes across as comprehensive and reliable.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is characterized as generous, including extended time off and a reduced schedule upon return without reduced pay. These policies meaningfully support caregivers.
Vestwell Insights
What We Do
Vestwell is a financial technology company that makes it easier for more individuals to save for life’s most important moments—from retirement to education and healthcare. Founded in 2016, Vestwell’s platform removes traditional barriers to saving, making it accessible, efficient, and approachable for everyone. Vestwell provides a comprehensive suite of workplace savings solutions, including retirement plans, student loan repayment benefits, and specialized accounts for education, emergencies, and disability savings. Trusted by financial advisors, employers, payroll providers, financial institutions, and government agencies, Vestwell empowers nearly 1.5 million savers across over 350,000 businesses nationwide, with over $35 billion in assets saved across all 50 states. With a commitment to closing the savings gap and fostering a secure financial future for all, Vestwell provides an elevated and accessible savings technology everyone deserves. Recognized among CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies, the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers, WealthManagement.com’s Retirement Plan Advisor Support Award, Built In’s Best Places to Work, and PLANSPONSOR’s Top 10 Recordkeepers, Vestwell continues to set the standard for innovation and impact in the savings industry.
Why Work With Us
Vestwell is powered by a team of passionate problem-solvers building the future of accessible savings. Supported by top fintech investors, we’re tackling a complex challenge with collaboration, innovation, and purpose at every step.
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