Fraud Investigation and Prevention Analyst

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.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape. Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

The Fraud Investigation and Prevention Analyst will execute fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and response activities for the Global Fraud Prevention Team (GFPT). Identifies and mitigates fraudulent attempts and/or activity. Reports on any fraud trends and assists with large-scale fraud events under general direction of Management/Senior Fraud Investigators.

Fraud Investigation and Prevention Analyst:

• Conducts comprehensive daily reviews of existing detective alerting and reporting. Quickly identifies emerging fraud trends and determines scope of risk and loss; communicates via the appropriate channels.
• Regularly conducts a thoroughly documented trending analysis; utilizes findings to recommend and develop additional detective mitigations.
• Familiar with current fraud prevention/detection systems and tools; maintains awareness of existing functionality and gaps. Supports the Fraud Product team, as needed.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the Vanguard fraud landscape; is intricately familiar with existing fraud risks, controls, and vulnerabilities.
• Establishes an effective and ongoing business partnership with multiple teams, including Fraud Analytics, Fraud Strategy, and Fraud Investigations. Develops and maintains an established network of internal and external contacts to gather, exchange, and execute insight into actionable fraud, cyber, and security trends to best protect Vanguard client assets.
• Researches and recommends fraud prevention and detection solutions, focusing on development of automated systems and improvements in anti-fraud controls within business systems and processes.
• Conducts regular read outs to Senior Management.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties, as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of three years related work experience with two years in fraud investigation and/or prevention.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Discernable ability to work in a fast-paced environment with significant skills in communication, multitasking, and problem-solving.

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.