Risk Advanced Analytics Senior Manager

Oversees a team of advanced data analysts responsible for a portfolio of strategic data projects that involve gathering data, verifying its accuracy and generating reports and dashboards. Supports the continuous evolution and strategy of Vanguard's business intelligence and data analytics & reporting capabilities.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to join our team as a Risk Advanced Analytics Senior Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of advanced data analysts focused on driving initiatives that enhance advisor engagement, optimize distribution channels, and inform product development. Your team will manage a portfolio of strategic data projects involving data collection, validation, and the creation of reports, dashboards, and actionable insights.

You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact insights, support prioritization efforts, and maximize business value.

Key Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing analytics teams.
• Strong background in data analytics, preferably within the Risk domain.
• Demonstrated ability to generate actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making.
• Expertise in analytics journeys, experimentation, and data visualization tools.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence, with a track record of influencing senior leaders.
• Ability to prioritize initiatives effectively and ensure optimal value delivery across projects.

Core 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 a team of advanced data analysts as they work with key stakeholders to understand business strategy, questions and goals. Provides sponsorship and subject-matter-expertise to ensure the successful completion of a portfolio of strategic data projects.
• Leads team of analysts as they and deliver presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for business partners to implement. Provides expert consulting to create recommendations that incorporate an understanding of both the business unit's operational goals and the analytics skills, tools, data and processes to achieve them. Presents findings to senior leadership.
• Collects, analyzes, and communicates statistics related to daily business operations. Uses findings to develop processes, procedures, and workflows to improve operational effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains strong internal and external relationships in order to manage cross-departmental and cross-divisional data projects and coordinates the resolution of operational problems and issues.
• Assists in developing short and long-term initiatives for department to align with business strategies. Participates in business planning activities and develops budgets to determine feasability and resource needs.
• Supports team's continuous development to advance their technical skillsets, and to stay informed of industry innovations in analytics and tools.
• Defines internal and/or external suite of products and custom and scalable analyses to meet stakeholders' needs for information and insights. Researches and applies industry best practices and market trends.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

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.