Senior AI/ML Scientist

Vanguard

Senior AI/ML Scientist developing statistical models and analytics to support business decisions at Vanguard. Mentoring junior data scientists and collaborating on strategic initiatives within the analytics community.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeMalvern • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.
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.
Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses.
Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services.
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

What you’ll need

Minimum of five 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.
No visa sponsorship offered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model designed to capture flexibility while enabling collaboration and connection.
Learning and development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

programmingdata wranglingstatistical modelingpredictive analyticsprescriptive analyticsmachine learningdata transformationdata preparationtest designmodel validation

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationleadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementpresentation skillscollaborationhypothesis developmentdocumentation