Data Analyst, Senior Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Business Partnership & Problem Framing
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business strategy, goals, and key questions
• Structure ambiguous requests into clear analytical approaches and lead complex projects end-to-end
• Serve as the analytics lead on cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives
• Data Management & Quality
• Acquire and synthesize structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency; establish and enhance data quality standards
• Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation
• Perform complex analyses using advanced techniques and machine learning to uncover trends and insights
• Validate methodologies and elevate analytical rigor across the team
• Storytelling & Executive Communication
• Develop and deliver executive-ready insights and visualizations
• Translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Analytics Product Ownership
• Design, develop, and manage recurring reporting and analytics solutions
• Drive best practices in data visualization and mentor others in effective storytelling
• Coaching & Community Building
• Mentor and coach analysts across the team
• Contribute to advancing analytics capabilities through knowledge sharing and training
• Additional Contributions
• Support special projects and broader team priorities as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant analytics experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong technical expertise, including coding and application of advanced analytical methods
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions through data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• 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.

We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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.