This role supports the Global Securities Lending Program, with ownership of key operational processes across the securities lending trade lifecycle in International markets, with a primary focus on EMEA. The position is accountable for safeguarding settlement accuracy, managing operational and counterparty risk, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of processes and controls to support a resilient and scalable operating model.
The role requires sound judgement, a strong risk mindset, and the ability to influence outcomes through partnership and informal leadership.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Oversees process implementation for lending operations to ensure global consistency. Consults and advises key stakeholders, acts as subject matter and technical expert, identifies and resolves complex operational issues. Leads internal control framework improvements and formulates strategic recommendations.

2. Proactively identifies and mitigates external events and regulatory changes that impact team. Oversees various control standards to ensure compliance.

3. Drives process improvements, identifies opportunities to improve accuracy of forecast reports. Proactively anticipates portfolio events and leads process enhancement initiatives. Performs root cause analysis and applies findings to global process improvement efforts.

4. Collaborates with internal and external partners to support global operations. Leverages strong industry knowledge to support relationship management

5. Assists the global process owner in the creation of workflow procedures and maintains comprehensive documentation of current policies and procedures.

6. 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. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

• CFA or other financial designation preferred.

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.