Product Pricing & Economics - Lead Analyst

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Pricing & Economics - Lead Analyst is responsible for advancing our understanding of fund economics and pricing as strategic levers to drive competitive advantage and optimize client value. The Lead Analyst will conduct competitive intelligence, collaborate with product teams to align pricing with strategy, and partner with finance to inform enterprise capital allocation. With over $10T invested in our funds, the role offers high impact on our company and clients and significant exposure to senior leadership. Ideal candidates are strong problem solvers who thrive in ambiguity, can manage diverse stakeholders, and translate complex analysis into clear insights. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years' related work experience, with at least two years financial services industry experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is for significantly experienced analyst.
• Economics or Finance degree preferred.
• MBA or other graduate degree preferred.
• CFA or other financial designation preferred.
• Experience with management, analysis, and visualization of large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in identifying pragmatic solutions to abstract problems.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, Power BI, and/or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead product pricing research and analysis on new and existing funds to ensure the competitive health of our product lineup and to support strategic pricing and capital allocation decisions.
• Synthesize analysis, insights, and thought leadership into compelling storylines and actionable strategies.
• Prepare and deliver presentation materials to senior leaders and business partners.
• Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the investment industry, competitor products, and Vanguard's fund line-up.
• Build financial models to evaluate pricing strategies and their impact on revenue, capital allocation, and enterprise financial health; deliver insights that optimize shareholder value and inform long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with business partners (e.g., Product Strategy, Marketing, Business Units) to determine how new and existing fund pricing can drive enterprise strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees