Investment Data Analyst

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. 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.