Full-Time

Index Data Product Manager

Specialist

Posted on 2/4/2025

Vanguard

Vanguard

10,001+ employees

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Malvern, PA, USA

Hybrid working model implemented for the majority of crew members.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Minimum of three years related work experience
Responsibilities
  • Provides technical product management services on a product, applying functional technical expertise to improve product results
  • Coaches technical product teams towards best practices and learnings
  • Partners with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues in a timely manner
  • Leads the planning, development and implementation of a new technical product
  • Employs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience
  • Participates in and provides recommendations for ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities
  • Participates in the team’s engineering practices in development, continuous integration, and automated deployment
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • AWS and Cloud knowledge
  • Securities knowledge
  • Index and benchmark data knowledge
  • Strong Investment acumen

Vanguard offers a range of financial services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, primarily for individual investors and institutions. Its unique ownership structure means that the company is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to focus on serving investors rather than external shareholders. Vanguard is known for its low-cost investment options and personalized advisory services, with fees based on assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kline Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
  • The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
  • Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
  • Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
  • New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

What makes Vanguard unique

  • Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
  • The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
  • Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

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Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage

Onsite health clinic & fitness center

Health Smart Rewards program

Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan

Education Benefits

PTO

Family Planning Benefist

Parental leave

Personal development opportunities

Volunteer Time Off

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