Your key responsibilities
- Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Oversees and engages in 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.
- Manages a team of data analysts and newer data scientists responsible for a portfolio of diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics projects to support data-driven business decision making. Supports the continuous evolution and strategy of Vanguard's data science capabilities.
- Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
- Engages with internal stakeholders 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.
- Executes operational plans to achieve department objectives. Collaborates with department or functional heads in planning, developing, and executing near-term goals.
- Prepares, reviews, 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.
- Designs and refines data mining architectures, analytical protocols, and statistical reporting methods to identify actionable trends in large and complex datasets.
- Applies advanced data science principles and emerging technologies to develop models that inform strategic decisions across functions such as marketing, supply chain, and economic forecasting.
- Conducts research to evaluate cutting-edge analytics methodologies, aiming to enhance organizational capabilities and maintain competitive advantage.
Skills and attributes for success
- A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
- A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Minimum 8 years of experience in analytical roles with team leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency in data wrangling and statistical modelling using programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL); strong command of machine learning techniques, data mining protocols, and advanced data analysis methodologies.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
- Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
What we look for
- Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you