Lead Data Scientist — Investment Management Fintech Strategies (IMFS)

• Identify and solve market-impact problems across microstructure, fund flows, and liquidity dynamics—surfacing risks and opportunities tied to execution quality and market impact.

• Design and lead the evolution of core research tooling, including the back-testing framework and signal libraries , to enable repeatable, high-quality experimentation.

• Apply AI/ML thoughtfully in financial markets , staying current on emerging techniques and evaluating what is practical, robust, and scalable in real-world market environments.

• Raise the bar on engineering quality by mentoring quant strategists and data scientists on production-grade code, data pipelines, and research-to-production best practices.

• Partner with technology to integrate models into production systems, monitor live performance, and iterate based on market feedback and measured outcomes.

• Represent Vanguard externally by contributing to industry discussions and thought leadership in areas relevant to AI/ML, systematic research, trading, and market structure.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years leading or driving advanced data science work, including back-testing , simulation , and statistical modeling in complex problem spaces.

• Master’s or PhD in machine learning, data science, financial engineering, computer science, or related quantitative discipline.

• Strong end-to-end data science capability: problem framing → research design → modeling → validation → deployment partnership.

• Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries; experience collaborating with data engineering and bringing models into production.

• Demonstrated ability to apply AI/ML to solve complex technical problems through collaboration, creativity, and disciplined research.

• Comfortable partnering with senior leaders—communicating tradeoffs, impact, and value in a clear, decision-oriented way.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To 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.