Investment Risk Manager

Investment Management & Finance Risk (IMFR) exists to promote risk-informed decisions with our business partners and ensure good governance on behalf of our investors. As trusted partners, we seek to provide trusted, objective advice; effective challenge and oversight; and hands-on problem solving. In this role, you will provide investment risk management expertise and analysis across equity funds in a global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains an effective and efficient risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global equity investments risk exposures.

• Researches and evaluates best practices for equity investment and business activities to control various risks. Researches equity investment risk management policies and procedures, limits, and guidelines. Gathers and analyzes data from various equity 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 equity investment 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 equity investments 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 equity investment 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 investment experience.

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

• Progress towards professional certification (CFA, FRM) preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is 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.