Investment Operational Risk Analyst

Global Risk & Security (GR&S) enables Vanguard's business strategy, protects Vanguard's clients, crew and assets, and stewards a risk-smart culture at Vanguard. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that leaders and crew across Vanguard can drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains an effective and efficient operational risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global fixed income investment operational risk exposures.

• Researches and evaluates best practices for fixed income investment operations and business activities to control various risks. Researches fixed income investment operational risk management policies and procedures, limits, and guidelines. Gathers and analyzes data from various fixed income fund management units and provides improvement recommendations.

• Develops and implements technology-based tools and metrics, and performs statistical data analysis to report, monitor, measure, and manage various aspects of fixed income investment operational risk exposures. Presents thorough, clear, and insightful analysis to senior leaders, portfolio managers, and traders.

• Develops and implements processes, tools, and techniques to evaluate and validate fixed income investment operational models. Implements ongoing model validation processes.

• Develops and maintains knowledge of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and general investment themes in order to bring an informed perspective to the risk management processes. Develops a deep understanding of Vanguard's fixed income investment operational risk management functional areas. Keeps abreast of current issues in business operations and incorporates changing business needs into risk analysis.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related work experience.

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

• Experience in fixed income/mutual fund management process strongly preferred.

• Experience in risk/auditing in the investment process strongly preferred.

• Stong conceptual thinking, relationship management, and learning agility skillset required.

• CFA, FRM preferred (or on path to certification).

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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.