Investment Strategy Analyst, Specialist

Job Description

Vanguard London is seeking a Quantitative Investment Analyst to work in its global Investment Strategy Group. The analyst will perform research with focus on enhancing Vanguard's view on topics related to (1) index investing, (2) active investing as well as (3) the characteristics of ESG investment strategies. Join us and use your research and analytical skills to help us stand up for investors worldwide!

Vanguard Europe is seeking an Investment Strategy Analyst to work in its global Investment Strategy Group (ISG). The Investment Strategy Group can be thought of as the research/thought leadership function of Vanguard. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that does research and analysis that helps improve our understanding of topics related to (1) index investing, (2) active investing as well as (3) the investment characteristics of ESG strategies. In this role you will take active responsibility for delivering analytical output. You will work closely with others, both in the UK and globally, ensuring that our work is impactful and delivered on time and to the highest standards of accuracy and technical quality. Come join us if you are curious and have the desire to be involved in work that will help improve the lives of investors worldwide!

Vanguard is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and analysis of investment topics for internal partners and external clients.
• Devise appropriate data gathering strategies and employ quantitative data analysis techniques.
• Develop insights, recommendations, and strategies that result from rigorous analysis.
• Support senior strategists with the writing of research papers and the creation of presentations
• Participate in local and global research meetings to present your analyses and identify and debate issues.
• Keep up to date with the academic and practitioner research literature in your research field.

What it takes:

Please do not be put off from applying if you do not meet all the criteria in the below.

• Have recently completed or be about to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or a related field.
• Proficiency in using statistical software such as Python or R
• Exceptionally strong writing skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Be able to work on your own, in teams, and across boundaries on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Be capable of producing high-quality analysis to tight deadlines. Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Background

• The Investment Strategy Group (ISG) can be thought of as the research/thought leadership function of Vanguard.
• ISG’s Indexing, Active and ESG research team studies the implications of index, active and ESG investing for investment outcomes with the goal of providing solutions and education that enhance people’s chances of achieving investment success.

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office location Tuesday-Thursday.

About Vanguard

Vanguard is an investment company unlike any other. It was founded by Jack Bogle in the US in 1975 on a simple but ground-breaking idea: that an investment company should handle its funds solely in the interests of its clients. Jack helped bring investing to the masses with the index fund. Index funds do not pick individual shares or bonds to beat the market. They supervise the performance of the entire market. Or as Jack put it, "Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack!”. We have stood for low-cost, uncomplicated investing ever since. Over the last 45 years people have come round to our way of thinking and more than 30 million investors worldwide now trust us with their money.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued dedication to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.