Senior Financial Economist
VanguardPennsylvania, United States
Posted February 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
The Senior Financial Economist will lead research and development of quantitative forecasting models, and serve as a subject matter expert ambassador to supported investment and business groups.
Requirements
- Master’s level degree in quantitative finance, data science, time series econometrics, empirical finance, or equivalent combination of training and experience
- 8+ years related work experience, conducting research in relevant settings such as buy-side investment firms, sell-side research department, central bank, or think tank
- Strong technical and programming skills, including statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex economic and investment ideas to investment professionals and clients
- Demonstrated ability to apply original research and learnings from literature to real-world settings (i.e., investment decisions)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance