Vanguard · 10 hours ago
Quantitative Investment Analyst
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelVanguard is on a mission to work for the long-term financial wellbeing of clients, and they are seeking a Quantitative Investment Analyst. The role involves data modeling support, applied research, and generating insights to aid investment methodologies and support stakeholder needs.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Data & modeling support: Work under the guidance of senior analysts to help design data‑gathering approaches; clean, organize, and analyze large datasets; and assist in the development and testing of return‑forecasting and related quantitative models
Applied research: Conduct literature reviews and empirical analyses on investment and macroeconomic topics that support ISG research roadmaps and internal partner requests. Summarize findings and implications
Insight generation: Draft concise takeaways, exhibits, and recommendations from your analyses; participate in research meetings to debate issues and refine methods
Methodology contributions: Contribute to periodic reviews and enhancements of the team’s investment methodology and research inventory, documenting code, assumptions, and results
Stakeholder support: Prepare presentation materials, talking points, and internal commentary; respond to ad‑hoc research questions from supported groups (e.g., advice delivery or investment teams)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in quantitative/economic analysis
Interest in pursuing or progress towards CFA or graduate degree in quantitative finance, economics, or statistical field
Experience with quantitative analysis, econometrics, and/or data science (coursework, research, internship, or industry) and working familiarity with statistical/econometric tools
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or similar is welcome and can be developed on the job
Strong quantitative reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to transform data into clear insights
Written and verbal communication skills to create impactful memos, charts, and presentations for internal and external audiences
Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while collaborating in a team research environment
Experience assembling forecasting pipelines (data ingestion → feature engineering → model estimation → reporting)
Ability to formulate and deliver research projects from scoping to literature review, analysis, and implementation
Interest in communicating with clients through in-person and virtual ambassadorship events on Vanguard's economic, market, and portfolio outlooks
Preferred
Preferred experience with analytical and statistical tools, with exposure to the investment management industry
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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