Data Scientist Advanced Development Program Internship

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Leadership, Machine learning techniques, Predictive analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Statistics

Job Description

Complement your education with real-world experience in the summer of 2024 as part of the Data & Analytics Advanced Development Programs. Vanguard’s Data Science Summer Internship Program isn’t just a chance to advance your analytical abilities: it’s an opportunity to impact the financial future of our investors. Here, you can influence strategic decisions at one of the world’s leading investment firms. While we provide the tools for success, you will determine how to use them and make it count.

Step forward with a global market leader

Are you a highly motivated individual with a curious mind and desire to actively improve yourself? Then use your mental agility and resourcefulness to advance our mission – standing up for over thirty million clients worldwide. Here, you will regularly tackle a variety of challenges in a dynamic industry, using your abilities to make real impact – driving initiatives forward in a team environment with a strong interest in developing others.

In this program, you will

• Engage in high-impact strategic assignments, across various areas of the business. You will perform deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making.
• Participate in critical, relevant projects to uncover insights that will be presented to key leadership – influencing strategic decisions that directly affect organizations across Vanguard
• Share your insights and drive outcomes individually and in collaborative, encouraging environments
• Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders and peers
• Meet regularly with your department manager and internship program manager to receive personalized coaching and mentorship

What it takes

• An undergraduate degree and graduate studies aligned to Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience 
• Demonstrated experience in data and analytics, computer science, statistical analysis, machine learning, hypothesis testing and data visualization. You have experience applying statistical and machine learning methods.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed.
• Proven agility in learning and excellent relationship management skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and work independently
• Comfort working with multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently
• Proven leadership abilities and a passion for data and analytics
• Strong technical competence, including data analytical, statistical, storytelling, and coding skills

Special Factors

• The start date for this program will be May 2024
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position