Full-Time

Risk Advisor

Global Investment Service and Operations

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Vanguard

Vanguard

10,001+ employees

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

H1B Sponsorship Available

Malvern, PA, USA

Hybrid working model requires in-office presence.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with two years’ experience in risk management or a related field.
  • Understanding of the investment and mutual fund life cycle
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Provides risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners based on the Vanguard's operational and strategic risk framework.
  • Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management within the business. Sets measurable goals and examines ways to raise standards, to increase quality and to improve overall risk management efforts of the team. Monitors progress and measures departmental success in identifying and managing risk exposure.
  • Leads and assists the business in the development, implementation and management of short- and long-term 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 industry best practice knowledge to design effective controls, and makes recommendations for developing new 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.
  • Develops strong relationships with enterprise and divisional clients to understand their ongoing risk needs. Builds credibility as a thought partner.
  • 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.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Vanguard offers a range of financial services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors and institutions. Its unique ownership structure means that it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to focus on serving investors rather than external shareholders. Vanguard is known for providing low-cost investment options and personalized advisory services, with fees based on assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kline Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vanguard plans to launch new active bond ETFs by the end of 2023.
  • The firm is expanding into international dividend growth funds for global diversification.
  • Vanguard's personalized indexing services can capitalize on demand for customized solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's advisory services.
  • Vanguard's stake in Steelcase Inc. exposes it to furniture industry risks.
  • Expansion into international funds carries geopolitical and currency risks.

What makes Vanguard unique

  • Vanguard's client-owned structure aligns its interests directly with its investors.
  • The firm offers low-cost investment options, outperforming many peers over a 10-year period.
  • Vanguard's broad product range caters to individual, institutional, and global investors.

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Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage

Onsite health clinic & fitness center

Health Smart Rewards program

Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan

Education Benefits

PTO

Family Planning Benefist

Parental leave

Personal development opportunities

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