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.

AI is transforming the financial services industry, and Vanguard is on the cutting edge. Come work with a mission-driven organization committed to providing the best possible client experience powered by responsible AI. We’re hiring a senior technical risk advisor to support our enterprise AI efforts and help Vanguard deliver on its promise to give investors the best chance for investment success.

In this role, you will partner with senior technology leaders to make risk-smart decisions that balance the needs of our businesses and protect our client and company data. The senior technical risk advisor is a critical partner to IT on all things from architecture, infrastructure and enablement, model development, model governance and validation, third party management, and more.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency across most of the following skills along with a track record of quickly learning and mastering new skills:

• Deep experience in data management
• Deep experience with AI/ML,
• Expertise in technology risk management
• Exceptional analytical skills
• The ability to build deep relationships, develop others, and achieve results through executive presentation and storytelling skills.

Senior Technology Risk Advisor:

• Provides risk assessment, oversight, and consulting services to enterprise and divisional partners based on Vanguard's enterprise risk framework. Provides expert level technical risk advice and direction for business partners.
• Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of technical risk management within the business. Sets measurable goals and examines ways to raise standards, to increase quality and to improve overall technical risk management efforts of the team. Monitors progress and measures departmental success in identifying and managing risk exposure.
• Provides technical risk and architecture thought leadership and expertise. Leads and assists the business in the development, implementation, and management of short- and long-term technical risk management strategies in accordance with department goals and objectives as well as standard risk management policies and procedures.
• Works with the business to mitigate risks and optimize process efficiency. Uses IT industry best practice knowledge to design effective controls and makes recommendations for developing new technical risk management strategies for the business. Provides consultation, facilitation and analytical support to the divisional management team as new products, services, processes, and procedures are developed to ensure risk is properly mitigated. Identifies potential solutions and recommends development options.
• Assesses the design of existing controls and make recommendations, leverages industry best practice for improvement as needed. Understands the risk management framework and utilizes the core concepts when discussing risk exposures with the business. Identifies and advises on opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies.
• Develops strong relationships with enterprise and divisional clients to understand their ongoing risk needs. Builds credibility as a thought partner, and effectively persuades and influences others.
• Mentors and coaches junior team members and contributes to departmental maturity initiatives.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

·       Minimum of 5 years IT experience with modern technology

·       Deep data management and AI/ML expertise

·       Governance, risk, and compliance experience

·       Graduate degree in computer science, data science, or artificial intelligence 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.

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.