Company: The Vanguard Group, Inc. Title: Data Product Analyst Co-op Location: Charlotte, NC Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: About Us Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.
Job Description: Are you passionate about working with data to uncover insights and solve business challenges? Do you enjoy analyzing information, identifying patterns, and helping teams make data-driven decisions? Come join our Personal Wealth Data Strategy & Management team! Vanguard is building trusted data products that power analytics, AI capabilities, and business decision-making across the enterprise. We are looking for curious, analytical students who want hands-on experience working with data while partnering with product, engineering, and business teams. You will gain exposure to how data products are validated, governed, and delivered within a large-scale organization.This exciting six-month co-op opportunity begins in January for students from participating schools.You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working alongside talented engineers and contributing to impactful projects from day one.Qualifications:Must be able to start in January and end in June/July. No exceptions.Must be able to work hybrid model (Monday and Friday option to work from home, Tuesday - Thursday onsite)Pursuing a degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience0–3 years of developer experienceGood written and oral communication skillsGood analysis and problem-solving skillsIn this role, you willSupport data discovery and profiling activities to better understand business processes and datasets.Assist in documenting business rules, data definitions, requirements, and success criteria.Analyze data and help identify quality issues, trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.Support data validation and testing efforts to ensure data products are accurate and reliable.Partner with Data Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts to support delivery initiatives.Contribute to reporting, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder presentations.You will have an opportunity to gain the following:Experience analyzing data and evaluating data quality across multiple sources.Exposure to modern data management and governance concepts.Understanding of business requirements gathering and data validation techniques.Hands-on experience with analytical tools and data exploration techniques.Exposure to cloud-based data and analytics platforms.Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.Nice to have skills:Familiarity with SQL and data analysis concepts.Exposure to Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar analytical tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Attention to detail and ability to think critically when working with data.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Curiosity and desire to learn new technologies and business concepts.Qualifications:Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.Demonstrated interest through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities involving data, analytics, or technology.Important Factors:Hybrid model of work; Tuesday-Thursday in office.Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and grow in a data-focused environment.Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.
About Vanguard
Vanguard is a financial services company based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975, the firm provides investment services to a community of 50 million clients. It focuses on long-term value and low costs for individuals planning for retirement or other financial goals. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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