Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.
Vanguard Global Risk & Security (GR&S) is seeking a Senior Risk Advisor to support Vanguard's retirement business division, the Institutional Investor Group (IIG). This Senior Risk Advisor will advise business leaders regarding risks related to data governance, AI/ML initiatives, and IT transformation projects for the IIG division. This role will partner with the business to identify and remediate top digital risks, establish risk tolerance, and ensure risks are properly mitigated.
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Responsibilities:
- Analyze digital risks to the business and apply risk methodology to those risks. Be accountable for the timely completion of risk projects and ensuring the risk work is creating the desired outcomes.
- Partner with IT Risk, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to develop a comprehensive view of digital risk to the business.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of Vanguard and the Institutional Investor Group (IIG) business. Independently stay informed of industry trends and developments to maintain strong business- and risk-acumen. Share learnings and perspective with the risk team and business partners.
- Support technology initiatives for IIG from a risk perspective including AI/ML initiatives and IT modernization projects.
- Apply and maintain a data risk governance framework in partnership with IIG's Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO).
The ideal candidate excels at these top capabilities:
- Someone who is outcome-oriented, motivated by challenging work, can operate in an environment of ambiguity, and overcome obstacles to deliver results.
- A strategic mindset, who can think creatively and use sound and mature business judgement.
- Cross functional, collaborative, and comfortable influencing at all levels.
- Someone motivated by Vanguard's mission and purpose.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight years related work experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
- High business acumen and digital risk acumen strongly 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.
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.