Data Analyst, Specialist

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Analyzes data, assesses trends and develops actionable insights and recommendations in support of large strategic business initiatives. Actively develops the analytics community at Vanguard by coaching others internally and participating in external events.

Role Summary

The Data Analyst, Senior Specialist is responsible in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization by leading complex analytical projects, optimizing data processes and delivering actionable insights. This role involves extracting, cleaning and analyzing large datasets to identify trends, measure performance and support strategic initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Engages with internal partners to understand business strategy, questions and goals. Brings structure to business requests, translates requirements into an analytical project approach, and leads complex projects through completion. Delegates tasks and provides tactical and strategic guidance to peers. Serves as the analytics expert on cross-functional teams for large strategic initiatives.

• Acquires and compiles structured and unstructured data and verifies its quality, accuracy and reasonableness.

• Performs analyses of historical data to surface trends and insights using advanced analytical methods. Validates analytical techniques employed by other analysts.

• Prepares and delivers expert level visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for business partners to implement.

• Develops, owns and manages recurring analytic or reporting processes.

• Actively develops the analytics community at Vanguard by mentoring, coaching and connecting others with resources and training. Participates and presents during scheduled analytics seminars.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, with at least 4 years in advanced analytics, statistical modeling or business intelligence.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, IT, or a Bachelor’s in Statistics/Mathematics.

• Expertise in SQL for data querying, performance optimization, and database management.

• Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis, automation, and machine learning model development.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including data lakes and big data processing tools.

• Ability to translate complex data insights into clear and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.

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.