Responsibilities:
- Assist in performing complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to support advanced portfolio construction strategies.
- Learn and apply theoretical portfolio construction concepts, including risk modeling and optimization techniques, to help develop innovative investment solutions. "Learn by doing" the relationship between risk models and portfolio optimization to design risk-aware portfolio construction and management.
- Prepare written material, presentations, and statistical analyses as needed for clients, prospects, senior management, and the media. This includes pros and cons surrounding different portfolio construction options and provides Vanguard's opinion on the subject matter based on analysis of investment research.
- Present analysis and results internally or externally to Vanguard clients and constituents.
- Participate in group discussions designed to identify and debate investment issues and potential research projects. Develop recommendations on new research topics or methodology issues.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
- Five years of related work experience, including four years investment management experience. Experience with investment research preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in finance or economics or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
- Ability to code in Python or similar languages.
- Understanding of risk models (Barra, Axioma, etc.) preferred.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is 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.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse-one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress-from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we're on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care-for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard's DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report .
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.