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Vanguard

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An Economist studies the economy, develops theories and predictions about economic trends, and uses economic analysis to address issues affecting people, businesses and society. Follows a specific economic sector, industry or market, or studies monetary and fiscal policy, government policy or international economics.

$100,756 / year median in Pennsylvania

+2% projected growth

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Careers Sign In Check out other jobs US Economist page is loaded US Economist Apply locations Malvern, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 178227 We are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious individual to join our Economics Research team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about macroeconomics, markets, and applying rigorous analysis to improve portfolio management and client outcomes. As an economist, you will: Model and Analyze Economic Trends Apply structured, analytical thinking to build and refine models that capture the implications of economic developments. Monitor Global Developments Stay ahead of market-moving events by proactively tracking economic, market, and political developments in key regions. Collaborate Across Teams Work closely with researchers within the Capital Markets team and across the broader Investment Strategy Group to translate economic insights into actionable investment intelligence. Leverage Technical Skills Use analytical tools and programming languages to support data analysis and model development.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research on global economic, market and political developments. Build and maintain quantitative models focused on key macroeconomic indicators. Produce high-quality research reports for senior investment leaders, portfolio management teams and Vanguard clients. Represent research and viewpoints to portfolio management teams, internal stakeholders and Vanguard clients. You're likely to thrive in this role if you: Are passionate about conducting rigorous research, modeling, and synthesizing insights into clear, compelling narratives. Think analytically and communicate in a logical manner—both in writing and verbally. Demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability and autonomy in your work. Enjoy working in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Qualifications:
3-5 years related work experience, including investment management experience. Econometrics or economics research, statistics, programming experience strongly preferred. Undergraduate degree in finance or economics or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree in economics preferred. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard 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. Similar Jobs (5) Vendor, Financial & Workforce Planning Analyst locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Sovereign Analyst locations Malvern, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago View All 5 Jobs About Us Vanguard, one of the world's leading 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. Read More Follow Us © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.