Senior AI and Machine Learning Scientist

The Vanguard Group - Malvern, PA

Full-time - Senior

Malvern, PA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior AI and Machine Learning Scientist role involves leading and executing advanced analytics to support data-driven business decisions. This position also includes mentoring junior data scientists and analysts, ensuring the development of their skills and capabilities in the field of data science.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data science, particularly in AI and machine learning.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with statistical modeling and analytics techniques.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and present findings.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work hours