Investment Data Analyst

VanguardPennsylvania, United StatesHybridFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 6 hours ago

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About this role

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Data Analysis & Operational Support

- Analyze investment data, operational processes, and business requirements to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and solutions.
- Research, investigate, and resolve complex data quality and operational issues.
- Support investment data consumers by providing timely analysis, issue resolution, and operational insights.
- Develop meaningful metrics, reporting, and dashboards to measure operational performance and effectiveness.
- Document processes, workflows, control procedures, and business requirements.

2. Project Coordination & Change Support

- Coordinate activities associated with operational and technology initiatives.
- Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of project deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, capture action items, and support follow-through on commitments.
- Partner with business and technology teams to support implementation readiness and operational transitions.
- Contribute to change management activities, communications, training, and process adoption efforts.

3. Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Support process redesign and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs and operational maturity initiatives.

4. Stakeholder Management

- Build strong partnerships across Investment Management, Technology, Operations, and external partners.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, project status, and risks to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate effectively across global teams and varying levels of seniority.

Qualifications Required

- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience analyzing investment data, operational processes, or business workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft collaboration tools, including AI tools

Preferred

- Knowledge of investment data domains such as securities, reference data, market data, pricing, benchmarks, entities, or holdings.
- Background in investment management, financial services, data management, or operations.
- Experience supporting projects, change initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
- Familiarity with Agile, project management, or business analysis practices.
- Experience utilizing SQL, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, or related analytical tools.

What Success Looks Like

- Demonstrates in depth knowledge on the data management lifecycle including daily operational oversight.
- Delivers accurate and actionable analysis that improves business outcomes.
- Successfully coordinates work across multiple stakeholders and teams.
- Contributes to the timely delivery of strategic initiatives and operational enhancements.
- Continuously identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and data quality.
- Builds trusted relationships through collaboration, accountability, and strong execution.

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.