Investment AI Vendor Research Analyst

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

* Utilize deep knowledge of the investment process at T. Rowe Price to identify, assess, and shape high value AI opportunities aligned with T. Rowe Price’s investment strategies.
* Create and independently manage a structured vendor evaluation framework encompassing performance, security, compliance, cost, interoperability, and investment relevance. Advance vendor choices that maximize strategic and financial value.
* Lead highly complex cross-functional teams comprised of investments, technology, and risk through due diligence, proof-of-concept execution, and enterprise-scale onboarding.
* Uses sophisticated analytical thought to translate emerging vendor capabilities into strategic opportunities that enhance research discovery, modeling, and portfolio decision-making.
* Quality, efficiency, and consistency of AI vendor evaluations and integrations.
* Demonstrated cost efficiency that aligns with investor requirements and maintains high satisfaction.
* Strength and influence of partnerships across Investment, Technology, and Risk functions.
* Demonstrated improvement in research and investment outcomes resulting from vendor adoption.
* Measurable contributions to alpha generation, productivity, and cost efficiency through third-party technologies.
* B.S. in financial, quantitative or technical discipline (Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field).
* Solid understanding of modern AI/ML technologies (including generative AI and large language models, multi-agent systems, and data pipeline orchestration) and their business applications. Able to identify where AI can drive efficiency and innovation.
* Demonstrated ability to build robust business cases, prioritize initiative portfolios, and drive cross functional excellence.
* 5+ years’ experience working as an investment professional (asset management, equity/credit research, or adjacent financial services).
* Proven ability to manage complex vendor evaluations, negotiate requirements, and oversee enterprise integrations.
* Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and cloud infrastructure (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical evaluations into business outcomes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience quantifying the impact of technology decisions on business performance.
* Experience implementing AI in large-scale enterprise environments, including exposure to AI governance or ethics frameworks. Experience contributing to technology standards or policies (e.g., model risk management, AI ethics).
* Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor lifecycle management in highly regulated industries.
* 10+ years’ experience working as an investment professional (asset management, equity/credit research, or adjacent financial services).$ - $ for the location of:
Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers  $ - $ for the location of:
Washington, D.C.  $ - $ for the location of:
New York, California Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
Competitive compensation  Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
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