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Data Analyst, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States • $66.16k - $104.23k / year • 3m ago

Leads analytics and reporting for Enterprise Security & Fraud (ES&F), leveraging technical expertise and business acumen to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations in support of global strategic business initiatives. Partners closely with teams across ES&F to enhance automation, improve efficiency, and eliminate friction in key reporting processes.

Details

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the ES&F sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Within the ES&F sub-division, the ES&F Strategic Operations team creates value by driving the strategic and enablement agenda for the business of ES&F, ensuring better horizontal alignment, consistency, and collaboration within the five departments of ES&F globally and furthering ES&F’s timely vertical integration with the GR&S division and our Information Technology (IT) partners.

The Data Analyst, Specialist will report to the Strategic Operations Senior Manager and be the go-to expert for dashboard development and data storytelling, working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to design meaningful metrics, streamline reporting, and drive smarter decisions through data. We’re looking for someone who thrives on partnering with teams, uncovering insights, and building a unified reporting strategy that drives real impact.

Responsibilities

Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions, uncover trends, and drive continuous improvement across ES&F functions.
Leverages data storytelling to influence decision-making, highlight opportunities, and ensure key insights resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Designs, builds, and maintains interactive dashboards that deliver clear, actionable insights across ES&F.
Partners closely with ES&F teams to define meaningful metrics, set baselines, and establish consistent reporting cadences aligned with OKRs and strategic priorities.
Acts as a thought partner by proactively helping stakeholders interpret data, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
Drives a cohesive global reporting strategy across ES&F by aligning metrics, streamlining reporting formats, and reducing redundancy.
Innovates continuously by identifying opportunities to automate manual reporting processes, reduce user burden, and improve the quality and timeliness of insights.
Serves as a connector across departments, facilitating collaboration and promoting a unified approach to data storytelling and business intelligence.
Stays current on data analytics tools and trends, actively engaging with the analytics community at Vanguard, bringing new ideas and best practices to elevate our analytics capabilities and support strategic decision making.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is someone who has strong analytical skills, is enthusiastic about problem-solving, loves dynamic and challenging work, has strong relationship management skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, a candidate will possess:

Proven experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, and similar) in the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting to provide actional insights to stakeholders.
Executive presence and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively. Strong ability to effectively communicate with ES&F partners and crew members at all levels.
Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Detail oriented and proven self -starter with ability to work independently and within teams.
Excellent judgment and ability to analyze issues quickly and independently to take appropriate action.
Understanding of cyber security and technical concepts including cloud literacy strongly preferred.
Experience with Six Sigma, Agile, and other process improvement methodologies preferred.
Minimum seven years general experience with progressively responsible work experience including successfully managing project(s) from beginning to end strongly preferred.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.

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.