Vanguard

Principal AI and Machine Learning Scientist

Vanguard

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Malvern • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWS

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years related work experience in analytical roles.
  • 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.
  • Undergraduate degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Graduate degree preferred.
  • Technology Skills - GenAI, AI/ML, LLM, SLM, Deep Learning, AWS
Benefits
  • Hybrid working model designed to enhance flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data wranglingstatistical modelingmachine learningpredictive analyticsprescriptive analyticsmodel validationdata analysisquality controlrisk assessmenthypothesis development
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical thinkingpresentation skillsorganizational skillscritical thinkingadaptability