Fixed Income Investment Risk Analyst, Specialist

Posted:
9/5/2024, 1:48:41 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.

The Fixed Income Investment Risk Analyst will provide investment risk management expertise and analysis across fixed income funds in a global environment.

Fixed Income Investment Risk Analyst:

  • Develops, implements, and maintains an effective and efficient risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global fixed income investments risk exposures.
  • Researches and evaluates best practices for fixed income investment and business activities to control various risks. Research fixed income investment 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 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 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 fixed income 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.

What it takes:

  • Minimum of five years related work 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 not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

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.