Data Scientist, Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.
• Led and executed deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
• Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forges to fill data gaps.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
• Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross-functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
• 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.
• Designs scalable data mining models and reporting protocols to identify trends and patterns in massive datasets.
• Applies modern and emerging data science techniques to solve business problems across functions such as marketing, economics, and operations.
• Contributes to the advancement of analytics through exploratory research and application of cutting-edge statistical theory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling roles.
• Expertise in programming with Python, R, or SQL; hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow); strong understanding of data pipelines, data wrangling, and statistical techniques; experience in big data environments (Spark/Hadoop); familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in a related quantitative field.

About the Role

Vanguard is dedicated to enhancing the financial wellbeing of its clients through innovative products and services. The Data Scientist, Specialist plays a crucial role in driving data-driven decisions across various business functions, including marketing, economics, and operations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver impactful insights.

Special Factors

Sponsorship: Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we are committed to transforming lives through financial solutions. Our mission-driven culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, ensuring that every team member feels empowered to grow and contribute meaningfully.

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