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Vanguard · 20 hours ago

Principal AI and Machine Learning Scientist

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vanguard is on a mission to work for the long-term financial wellbeing of their clients. They are seeking a Principal AI and Machine Learning Scientist to lead complex analytics projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with leadership to drive data-driven business decisions.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads the execution of large scale, more complex analytics projects. Applies significant quality control and risk assessment of the model, methodologies, outputs, and processes for major data science projects

Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Creates alternative model approaches to assess complex model design and advance future capabilities. 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 senior leadership 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. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data wranglingStatistical modelingMachine learningGenAIDeep LearningAWSAnalytical rolesCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Minimum of eight 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

Technolgy Skills - GenAI, AI/ML, LLM, SLM, Deep Learning, AWS