Data Analyst, Specialist

This position requires proficiency in Python and SQL, strong consultative and communication skills, and a solid foundation in statistical analysis. Experience with advanced modeling techniques is highly preferred. You’ll join a high-impact team that leverages data to drive crew-first decisions and shape the future of HR at Vanguard.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to influence HR business partners to make data-driven, crew-first decisions

• Deepen your expertise in the People Analytics domain

• Sharpen your communication skills for senior leadership audiences

• Apply advanced analytics techniques and work with AI/ML – Enabled data environments

Core Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business strategies and translate them into analytical approaches. Lead projects from scoping to delivery, providing both tactical and strategic guidance.

• Data Acquisition & Validation: Source structured and unstructured data, ensuring its quality, accuracy, and relevance.

• Advanced Analytics: Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover trends and insights using advanced statistical and modeling methods. Review and validate techniques used by peers.

• Insight Communication: Create compelling visualizations and presentations that translate complex analytics into actionable recommendations for business partners.

• Process Ownership: Develop and manage recurring analytics and reporting processes to support ongoing business needs.

• Team Development: Mentor and coach junior analysts, share best practices, and foster continuous learning across the team.

• Special Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience with Python, SQL & Advanced Analytics

• Ability to independently interface with non-technical partners (business leaders/specialists) and technical teams (engineers) and communicate effectively to these groups

• Experience with data storytelling through visualization

   

Preferences:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred

• Experience with advanced modeling techniques is highly preferred

• In-depth knowledge of people analytics

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.