Data Scientist - Experimentation

Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts. Core Responsibilities: • Leads the execution of large scale, more complex analytics projects. Applies significant quality control and risk assessment of the model, methodologies, outputs, and processes for major data science projects. • Provides statistical consultation services on A/B experiment design, research design, and model validation. Identifies opportunities to advance experimentation and analytics practices for cross functional teams, serves as the analytics expert for large strategic initiatives, and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community. • Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Creates alternative model approaches to assess complex model design and advance future capabilities. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts. • Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps. • Engages with senior leadership to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach. • Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • 8 years related work experience in analytical roles. • Strong background in statistics, or equivalent experience with design of experiments, A/B testing, causal inference or quasi experimental methods. • Experience with data wrangling required - Programming skills to access, transform and prepare large scale data for statistical modeling. • Experience utilizing statistical and machine learning methods required. Preferences: • Undergraduate degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. Special Factors SponsorshipVanguard 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.