Divisional Risk Advisor, Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity that will:

• Value your risk-oriented mindset?
• Influence 3rd party strategic relationships?
• Benefit from your experience in the Institutional division?
• Operate within an engaged, collaborative environment?

The Operational Risk and Controls Team is now hiring for an exciting opportunity as we seek to minimize operational risk exposures within our divisional & vendor relationships. In the Divisional Risk Advisor role, you will be working with the various departments and a third-party vendor to assess inherent and residual risks in processes designed to oversee our key third party relationship. You will also serve as a point of contact/advisor for the business when process changes occur to manage the documentation according to Enterprise methodology and framework. This role requires operational risk acumen, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, project management experience, relationship management skills, and knowledge of the Institutional business is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provides risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners based on the Vanguard's operational and strategic risk framework.
• Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management within the business. Sets measurable goals and examines ways to raise standards, to increase quality and to improve overall risk management efforts of the team. Monitors progress and measures departmental success in identifying and managing risk exposure.
• Leads and assists the business in the development, implementation, and management of short- and long-term risk management strategies in accordance with department goals and objectives as well as standard risk management policies and procedures.
• Works with the business to mitigate risks and optimize process efficiency. Uses industry best practice knowledge to design effective controls and makes recommendations for developing new risk management strategies for the business.
• Develops strong relationships with enterprise and divisional clients to understand their ongoing risk needs. Builds credibility as a thought partner.
• Assesses the design of existing controls and make recommendations, leverages industry best practice for improvement as needed. Understands the risk management framework and utilizes the core concepts when discussing risk exposures with the business.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related work experience with 3+ years of Risk Management experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with the Retirement Plan industry preferred.
• Risk Management Acumen.
• Analytical skills and experience with tool such as Power BI and Tableau 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.

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.