You will play a significant role reporting to the Director, Regulatory Engagement and Conduct, within Compliance in the Office of the General Counsel's (OGC). You will have primary responsibility for analysing and advising on all regulatory engagement with the FCA. You have an opportunity to have a direct impact on the FCA's perception of Vanguard and will be a key driver of success in this relationship. In managing our regulatory relationships, you will be liaising with key stakeholders across all levels within Vanguard, to ensure all deliverables are met and that we comply with regulatory requirements and expectations.

Additionally, you will be responsible for providing technical regulatory interpretation and input to business matters, supporting the Compliance Advisory teams and the wider OGC function in this.

• Have a dedicated focus on FCA relationship management, in particular with the Supervision team.
• Prepare and attend regular and ad-hoc meetings alongside Vanguard SMF16.
• Act as a central coordinator and facilitator of regulatory requests. Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Vanguard to meet FCA deliverables in timely and efficient manner.
• Manage all FCA engagements and act as a first point of contact for FCA Supervision team, provide subject matter guidance to key stakeholders across the business to support and respond to information requests.
• Play active role and provide SME advice is preparing Vanguard employees and Senior Staff for FCA visits and thematic inspections.
• Have strong presentational skills to engage with Senior Management and prepare Board related information on behalf of Compliance.
• Be able to deal with multiple complex issues in a methodical and organised manner, with the ability to meet and manage deadlines affectively.
• Provide technical regulatory input and interpretation of (new) regulations, supporting Compliance and the wider OGC function.
• Engage and work collaboratively with the subject matter experts across OGC, as they interface with the business where appropriate.
• Provide European input into regulatory reporting in other jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the briefing and/or training of impacted business functions and Boards, as required, alongside fellow OGC colleague(s).
• Enhance your impact by developing and maintaining your knowledge and awareness of the investment industry, regulatory and policy changes with potential impact on Vanguard's business and attend relevant industry association working groups, as required.

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience within financial services provider, asset management firm, regulator, law firm or professional services firm where the focus has been asset management.
• Compliance or legal experience within an asset management firm will be advantageous.
• Experience of managing complex regulatory engagement and liaising with key stakeholders across three lines of defense to achieve objectives and meet timelines.
• Ability to create and present high quality written and PowerPoint presentations for consumption by the Board and Senior Management.
• Strong ability to consume, interpret and explain regulatory requirements.
• Highly collaborative across OGC, European and Global business.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and timely delivery.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and show initiative.
• A conscious culture carrier, espousing Vanguard's core values and purpose and setting the appropriate tone in OGC.
• Ability to assess regulatory priorities and make risk-based decisions, using sound judgement to escalate appropriately.
• Capability to provide advice & guidance to business, covering regulatory expectations.
• Confidence in influencing decisions and engaging with the business stakeholders at all levels.
• High integrity, flexibility, willingness, and sense of ownership.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of the investment industry. Stay abreast of current market, regulatory and industry relevant news, and represent Vanguard at industry forums.
• Fluent business English (spoken and written).
• An academic degree in a relevant discipline. Advanced degree preferred.