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Investment Analyst, Specialist

Today Scottsdale, AZ

The Product & Portfolio Strategy team within Vanguard's Financial Advisor Services division is on a mission to help advisors build better portfolios and improve outcomes for their clients. The team sits at the intersection of our investment and sales groups and plays a critical role in developing portfolio and product analyses and insights to advance client relationships and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Investment Analyst role include:

  • Consultatively collaborate with sales teams and senior investment specialists to design and deliver portfolio and product analyses that effectively build advisors' perception of Vanguard as a sophisticated partner.
  • Create proposals, highlight competitive takeout opportunities, and provide expert insights to sales and specialists in support of advisor needs and FAS business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain awareness of trends in the financial intermediary industry and advisor needs, market and economic themes and events, and the competitive investment landscape.
  • Support the creation of content used to enable sales to effectively position Vanguard's product lineup and thought leadership.
  • Serve as a department expert on and vendor relationship manager for data systems and analytical tools.
  • Continue personal development of investment/fund analysis skills and presentation skills. Contribute to presentations on investment topics to internal crew and external clients.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Two years experience in the Financial Services industry or client services preferred.
  • Foundation of investment acumen preferred.
  • Proficiency with Excel and Power Point preferred.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Special Factor(s):

Licensing

If you are offered and accept this position, and you do not have the necessary FINRA licenses for the role, then you must obtain the required licenses within the specified period of time. Additionally, if you are not currently registered with FINRA in any capacity, prior to moving into this licensed role, you will be asked to provide authorization for Vanguard to conduct a full background check, including criminal, employment/education history, credit, and public records search in accordance with FINRA regulations.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-174977
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-11T20:09:18

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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