Enablement Manager - Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions

The Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Enablement Manager for MAAS in London. You will work with the MAAS Leadership Team to plan, prioritise and execute key initiatives across Europe, driving growth in the UK and CE while coordinating with stakeholders and managing timelines.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, a client-focused mindset and a track record in improving operational processes and adopting automation. You will help develop OKRs and ensure alignment with global strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and execution capability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the European client landscape and solutions needed to serve them.
• Experience with operational processes and technology solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Drive to identify opportunities to adopt automation (including AI tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects and initiatives critical to MAAS Europe.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across MAAS LT and stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor OKRs aligned with Europe and Global MAAS strategies.
• Support development of materials for internal and external engagements, including client meetings.

Skills

Planning & execution

Stakeholder management

Operational improvements

Automation adoption

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Client landscape knowledge

Job description

Vanguard Enablement Manager- Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions London

The Role

As the Enablement Manager for the Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions (“MAAS”) in Europe, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the departmentoperateseffectively, efficiently and in alignment with strategic priorities – as well as be a key player in the execution of the growth plan for the business across its different pillars. Sitting on the MAAS Leadership Team (“MAAS LT”),this role willenableMAASleadersand broader teamto perform at their bestthrough planning, prioritisation and execution of key team-wideinitiatives and strategic projects – at an important junction for the business, as it prepares for a significant acceleration both in the UK and in Continental Europe (CE). In this role you will Reporting into the Head of MAAS, Europe (“Team Head”), this role will have a number of important accountabilities: Youwill participate in and, where appropriate, lead the execution of projects and initiatives that are critical to the success of MAAS Europe by developing and managing project timelines, coordinating deliverables across stakeholders and the MAAS LT, identifying and addressing risks or dependencies – as well as opportunities for further synergies and growth – and reprioritizing workstreams as needed to maintain focus on high value activities, while ensuring clear progress tracking, action follow through, and consistent stakeholder communication You will work withthe MAAS team, MAAS LT, and wider stakeholders toidentifyand drive material improvements to the operational processes and technology adoption of MAAS Europe. You will be privy to our strategy and plans, and have the opportunity to contribute to not only to its execution, but also to its shaping You will work on the development of OKRs asrequired, ensuring theseobjectivesare clearly connected to and aligned with the broader OKR frameworks of Europe and Global Multi-asset businesses You will work withthe Team Head and MAAS LTto develop and implement strategic business plans (e.g.workforce planning, location strategy, technology roadmaps) and monitor performance against thoseobjectives You will manage stakeholder coordination by ensuring leaders have clear, concisedecision readyinformation, surfacing critical risks for consideration. You will collaborate closely with similar roles across Europe and the Global ‘sister’ functions to ensure alignment, contributing to initiatives that have regional and global scope You will support the Team Head with developing or coordinating development of materials for internal and external engagements, including client meetings, client presentations, press engagements, Board memos, business plans, Quarterly Business Reviews, Townhalls, and team communications

What it takes

• Strong orientation towards planning and execution, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• A passion for clients and investments; understanding of the European client landscape and of the solutions needed to serve them a strong plus
• Atrack recordin working with operational processes and technology solutions which enhance crew experience and efficiency.
• A drive to identify opportunities to progress the adoption of automation (including AI tools) to increase efficiency within the role and across the team
• A strong verbal and written communication skills – as well as sound critical thinking and problem solving skills, needed to be part of a business transformation and build out
• Ability to contribute to strategic plans and related execution streams
• Outstanding and proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across thedivision and enterprise
• Ability to handle sensitive information and act as a confidential advisor

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday)

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

It'swhat we stand for: value to investors.

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: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crewmembersa working environment that is free from discrimination,prejudiceand bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status,veteranor military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any othercharacteristicprotected by federal,stateor local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonableaccommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.

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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.

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