Vanguard is seeking a product manager to drive the development of Vanguard's front office research and analytics platform. As part of our Investment Management Insights team, you will play a critical role in driving the development and deployment of analytics capabilities and technology that support the organization's data-driven investment strategies.
This position requires a blend of technical expertise in quantitative investment research, and product management experience working with diverse stakeholders and technical teams. This role will report to the Head of Insights Studio and will be instrumental in transforming our investment teams' analytics culture through cutting-edge capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Leads the development of key capabilities within our research studio environment supporting knowledge management, analytics, dashboarding, and signal generation.
Ensure the research studio environment is user-friendly and supports the diverse needs of investment teams.
Influences and collaborates with cross-functional teams to create best practices that drive significant change to the client experience. Ensures all planned development activities are deeply rooted in business outcomes.
Coaches digital product teams towards best practices and learnings. Oversees digital product teams' support of the messaging, communication, and customer outreach as necessary.
Facilitates strong business support through working with team members to promote a consistent approach to decisions/impacts and client propositions.
Drives connection across all appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Leads the planning, development and implementation of new product capabilities with cross-divisional impact. Defines and analyzes markets, developing detailed product features and requirements, and developing implementation plans.
Influences and employs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience including assessing the role of AI in both analytics capabilities and enhancements to user experience in the research studio environment.
Participates in and influences ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Extensive business experience with proven relevant delivery experience and proven experience in leading product delivery initiatives.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
Experience working with quantitative research teams or investment signal generation required.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're 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.
Skills Required
- Extensive business experience with proven relevant delivery experience
- Proven experience in leading product delivery initiatives
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required
- Graduate degree preferred
- Experience working with quantitative research teams
- Experience in investment signal generation
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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