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Investment Operations Specialist

AT Vanguard
Vanguard

Investment Operations Specialist

Melbourne, Australia

About Vanguard

More than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners.

Today, Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 25 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.

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Team & Opportunity

The AU Derivative and Collateral Management team is responsible for the daily operational management of exchange traded and over the counter derivative products. This role is responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operational tasks of the team, monitoring and ensuring adherence to established controls, policies and procedures and serving as an escalation point for internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert for the team on strategic projects and initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

1. Daily oversight and management of key operational team tasks. Partners with key stakeholders, acts as subject matter and technical expert, identifies and resolves complex operational issues.

2. Leads internal control framework improvements and formulates strategic recommendations.

3. Supports portfolio management process to ensure operational objectives are met.

4. Serves as an escalation contact and creates, builds, and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders and external counterparties

5. Partners globally to embed and sustain global operating model

6. Partners with global technology teams to coordinate system upgrades

7. Proactively anticipates portfolio events, researches and leads implementation of process enhancement initiatives

8. Oversees internal event tracking, performs incident analysis. Evaluates and enhances workflows.

9. Subject Matter Expert and represents team in projects, strategic initiatives and other special projects/duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Three to five years related operational work experience with exchange traded and over the counter derivative products
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
  • CFA or other financial designation preferred.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne VIC, Australia
Job ID: Vanguard-165285
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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