Data Analyst, Specialist

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About the role

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. This role supports the Distribution organization within Personal Investor, focusing on how we engage with, serve, and grow relationships with our clients.

The ideal candidate is a data visualization expert with a passion for transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. The analyst will be responsible for a range of analytical tasks, including ownership of enhancing our dashboard suite, advanced analyses (drivers analyses, forecasting, client segmentation modeling), and developing data-driven strategies to influence business decisions.

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 supports projects through completion.
• Acquires and compiles structured and unstructured data, verifying its quality, accuracy, and reasonableness.
• Performs analyses of historical data to surface trends and insights using analytical methods.
• Prepares and delivers visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for business partners.
• Mentors, coaches, trains, and develops junior data analysts. Proactively expands knowledge of business and analytics and shares best practices.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Expert-level visualization skills using tools such as Tableau.
• Strong SQL experience, with the ability to write and troubleshoot complex queries.
• Experience in Python and advanced analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, forecasting, clustering) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building executive-ready dashboards and visual solutions with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to collaborate closely with business partners to consult and gather requirements.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver actionable data stories to business partners, motivating data-driven decisions.
• Exposure to distribution, sales, or client data.

Special Factors

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, lead through products and services that transform our clients' lives, and 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.