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

SponsorshipVanguard 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.

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