The Institutional Investment Group Risk Management team supports Vanguard’s retirement division. The Senior Divisional Risk Advisor role will support the Institutional Investment Group with key strategic initiatives such as Client Experience and bringing all of Vanguard’s solutions to plan participants. This role will partner with the business to identify and remediate top risks, establish risk tolerance, and work with other business partners cross divisions to ensure risks are properly mitigated for these strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Provides risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to the enterprise and partners based on the operational and strategic risk framework. Seeks ideas and perspectives from across the divisions or business units to improve oversight capabilities.

Comfortable with ambiguity and passionate about working in an agile and fast-paced environment.

Results-oriented with a track record of driving outcomes.

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels in the organization.

Implements and manages risk and control management standards within the division’s processes. Identifies and prioritizes existing and emerging risks and advises on appropriate control design and testing. Effectively communicates strategies and plans to all appropriate parties.

Provides consultation and analytical support to key stakeholders as needed, and ensures internal controls are properly implemented without compromising client service.

Partners with the division's leadership team to ensure business risk and control decisions are made during the design and development of technology and service or operating model changes. Proactively raises and executes plans to address key issues.

Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of the investment industry, risk management practices, and regulatory and/or policy changes. Serves as a subject matter expert on risk management discussions.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of eight years related work experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Demonstrated conceptual and strategic thinking while working through ambiguity.

Senior-level stakeholder management.

Expertise in risk management principles and experience in applying risk management concepts.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.