Technical Risk Assurance Analyst

This lead role is a part of the Compliance team for the IT Global Technology Operations Division within Vanguard.  The Compliance team supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance processes, as well overseeing key control activities. Additionally, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the business and provides guidance and oversight of regulated activities.
 
In this role, you will be a member of a cross-functional team working with teams across the organization to manage/transform our controls environment to enable innovative technologies and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, investigate, and recommend improvements to allow for improved risk identification and risk management.
• Lead and conduct assessments of compliance oversight and operating policies and procedures for effectiveness of regulatory compliance controls.
• Participate in developing and writing new compliance policies and procedures.
• Work with internal partners across divisional and subdivisional organizations to align processes with existing frameworks.
• Liaise with audit and risk partners to ensure alignment with Audit Universe and Top Risk Exercises.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise to enable them to effectively manage risk and controls.
• Communicate progress of assessment work and concerns to senior leaders.
• Develop, own, and manage recurring analytic or reporting processes.
• Prepare and deliver expert level visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for business partners to implement.
• Drive continuous improvement within the local team.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience with three years experience in IT security or application development.
• Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred security certification such as ISC2 CISSP, GIAC Security, Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN), GIAC Web App Pen Tester (GWPN), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Demonstrated related IT experience, including operations experience
• Strong analysis, problem solving skills, attention to detail
• Foundational understanding of ITIL v4
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.