Manager, AI Research
Core
Leads and develops high-performing AI research teams, translating emerging AI methods into scalable, responsible enterprise capabilities for Vanguard.
Role type
Manager, AI Research
Builds
Scalable, responsible, and differentiated AI capabilities for Vanguard
Domain
Financial services + Applied AI Research
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Team leadership, technical leadership in AI/ML, strategic partnership building, research-to-production transition, experimental design, model evaluation, responsible AI development, AI strategy influence
Preferred skills
PhD in CS/ML/AI, managing senior scientists, track record of deployed systems/publications, transitioning research to production, financial services experience
Technologies
Generative AI, language models, agentic systems, reinforcement learning, multimodal AI, trustworthy AI, AI safety and security
Responsibilities
Hire, coach, and evaluate AI research scientists; guide teams in framing problems and designing experiments; build strategic research partnerships with academia; move ideas from exploration to enterprise application; evaluate emerging AI capabilities; establish rigorous research and evaluation practices; partner with engineering to accelerate research-to-production; balance innovation with practical delivery; advance responsible and secure AI development; influence AI strategy and technology decisions
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership