Lead Data Scientist

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Malvern, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Develop complex queries, lead analytics initiatives, and design machine learning models to support decision-making and business insights. Prepare presentations for stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 operational decision-making 

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

  • Designs, trains, evaluates, 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. 

  • Guides model validation, performance monitoring, explainability, and responsible AI practices.  

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

  • Serves as an AI and analytics expert on cross functional initiatives, contributing to enterprise wide data 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, and production ready solutions.  

  • 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 with cloud based data and AI platforms. 

  • Experience working in regulated or largescale enterprise environments. 

What Success Looks Like 

  • AI solutions that measurably improve efficiency, insight quality, and decision speed. 

  • Scalable, well governed models 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 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.

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The Company
Charlotte, NC
20,252 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

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