Director of Risk Methodology and Technology at Vanguard

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.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

1. Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

2. Leads a team in providing risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and partners aligned to the Vanguard's operational and strategic risk framework. Develops and implements departmental goals. Plans and allocates resources to execute daily operations and departmental initiatives.

3. Oversees and leads the development, maintenance and distribution of the Operational Risk Management Framework and Methodology for global divisional stakeholders. Ensures the divisional risk tools align with the global risk policy and allow for efficient risk monitoring, identification and reporting. Designs, develops and maintains key criteria for regular monitoring and reporting on operational risk trends to measure the effectiveness of the operational risk framework.

4. Designs, develops and maintains key criteria for regular monitoring and reporting on operational risk trends to measure the effectiveness of the operational risk framework. Ensures that metrics include appropriate benchmarks to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

5. Influences divisional risk leaders and senior risk mangers to operate within the Operational Risk Framework. Demonstrates thought leadership and strong subject matter expertise, and provides direction to allow divisional key concerns to align with the risk framework and governance committees.

6. Provides support and guidance to drive short and long term objectives.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISI, MBA) 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.