Investment Data Analyst
Yesterday• Malvern, PA
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Data Analysis & Operational Support
- Analyze investment data, operational processes, and business requirements to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and solutions.
- Research, investigate, and resolve complex data quality and operational issues.
- Support investment data consumers by providing timely analysis, issue resolution, and operational insights.
- Develop meaningful metrics, reporting, and dashboards to measure operational performance and effectiveness.
- Document processes, workflows, control procedures, and business requirements.
2. Project Coordination & Change Support
- Coordinate activities associated with operational and technology initiatives.
- Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of project deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, capture action items, and support follow-through on commitments.
- Partner with business and technology teams to support implementation readiness and operational transitions.
- Contribute to change management activities, communications, training, and process adoption efforts.
3. Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Support process redesign and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs and operational maturity initiatives.
4. Stakeholder Management
- Build strong partnerships across Investment Management, Technology, Operations, and external partners.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, project status, and risks to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate effectively across global teams and varying levels of seniority.
Qualifications Required
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience analyzing investment data, operational processes, or business workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft collaboration tools, including AI tools
Preferred
- Knowledge of investment data domains such as securities, reference data, market data, pricing, benchmarks, entities, or holdings.
- Background in investment management, financial services, data management, or operations.
- Experience supporting projects, change initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
- Familiarity with Agile, project management, or business analysis practices.
- Experience utilizing SQL, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, or related analytical tools.
What Success Looks Like
- Demonstrates in depth knowledge on the data management lifecycle including daily operational oversight.
- Delivers accurate and actionable analysis that improves business outcomes.
- Successfully coordinates work across multiple stakeholders and teams.
- Contributes to the timely delivery of strategic initiatives and operational enhancements.
- Continuously identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and data quality.
- Builds trusted relationships through collaboration, accountability, and strong execution.
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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.
Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-182387
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-24T22:02:25
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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