Corporate Strategy Consultant, Specialist

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a seasoned Corporate Strategy professional to shape the firm's long-term direction from its Malvern, PA campus. You will partner with senior leaders to frame strategic questions, synthesize analyses, and present clear recommendations that guide enterprise decisions.

The role demands strong analytical capabilities, exceptional executive communication, and the ability to influence across functions. A strategic mindset and experience in financial services are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in corporate strategy or related fields.
• Undergraduate degree; Master's preferred.
• Ability to frame complex questions and develop strategic hypotheses.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategy workstreams and partner with senior leaders.
• Analyze opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs; generate actionable insights.
• Translate strategic findings into concise executive communications.
• Drive alignment across functions and build consensus on priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

At Vanguard, we are changing the way the world invests. By living our values and working with care, clarity, and courage, we are making success accessible to everyone. It is about doing the right thing for our millions of clients around the globe—and making every asset, minute and decision, count. If you are ready to help shape the future of our business through collaboration, strategic thinking, and bold problem solving, then now is your time to join us.

Corporate Strategy is a critical enterprise-wide function that helps shape Vanguard’s strategic agenda and develops future leaders of the firm. The team partners with senior leaders to solve complex, ambiguous, and future-focused business challenges, bringing objective analysis, strategic insight, and actionable recommendations to support enterprise decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategy workstreams focused on Vanguard's long-term direction, competitive positioning, growth opportunities, operating model evolution, and emerging business challenges. Partner with senior leaders to frame ambiguous strategic questions, define decision points, and develop recommendations that influence enterprise-level priorities and strategic choices.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs and generate insights that inform long-term business direction.
• Translate strategic insights into clear, compelling executive communications, including presentations and leadership discussions. Effectively articulate complex concepts, strategic implications, and recommended courses of action for senior decision-makers.
• Drive alignment on strategic initiatives by facilitating cross-functional discussions, influencing stakeholders, and building consensus around strategic priorities, decisions, and next steps across the enterprise.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and evolving customer needs. Identify developments that may create opportunities or risks for Vanguard and proactively inform strategic discussions.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, enterprise strategy, business strategy, strategic planning, or related fields. Experience supporting enterprise-level strategic initiatives and senior executive decision-making preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to frame and solve complex, ambiguous, and future-oriented business questions. Ability to develop strategic hypotheses, evaluate alternative scenarios, assess tradeoffs, and recommend clear paths forward despite incomplete information.
• Ability to think beyond functional or business unit boundaries and develop recommendations that consider enterprise-wide impacts, interdependencies, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Strong stakeholder management and internal consulting skills, including the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, compelling recommendations and narratives for senior leadership audiences.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Special Factors

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.

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.