Machine Learning Research Scientist

We are looking for someone who can work with our senior lab members to build out project scopes and lead the R&D execution alongside data scientists, ML Engineers, analysts, PMs, traders, and more. You will be part of a high-profile Al R&D team enabling creative and impactful solutions across Quant Projects, Fixed Income, Risk Management, Investment Strategy, Finance, and more.

Ideal Skill set:

• Significant experience in modelling research regarding ML
• Research scoping and experimental design experience necessary
• Familiarity with Investment Management practices, specifically with regard to Fixed Income is preferred
• Familiarity with all other Investment Management practices, data, and tasks is preferred
• Experience developing and executing statistical techniques to carefully test hypotheses
• Experience building custom deep learning architectures to address specific problem statements
• Comfortable and autonomous working with ML Engineers to bring models into production
• Proficient with python and associated ML frameworks/libraries
• Familiarity with research code management and best practices
• Able to refine clean, maintainable, production-ready code, and interact with code created by other researchers
• Participation or completion of the CFA or related financial knowledge is valuable
• Knowledge of or experience with mathematical optimization techniques such as Markowitz, mixed-integer, etc. is preferred

Academic Background:

• Undergraduate degree in related STEM field(s) with Modeling work required
• Graduate Degree or equivalent industrial experience in applied modeling workflows required.
• Strong coursework in mathematics, information theory, and other topics related to theoretical reasoning in ML is necessary
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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.