Director of Risk & Control for Wealth Innovation

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA seeks a risk-minded professional to evaluate and enable digital tools and investment products within Personal Wealth. You will partner with leaders, product teams, and risk experts to assess new capabilities, identify risks, and shape controls that balance innovation with client protection.

You will influence the product lifecycle from development to adoption, guiding governance, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years related work experience. Leadership experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of investment products and wealth management technology.
• Proven experience in risk management, internal auditing, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, provide guidance and training to develop talent; set performance standards and review performance.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with division leadership and risk partners to ensure risk and control matters are considered in operations, technology and oversight.
• Risk & Control Solutions: Identify risks, develop processes and embed risk mitigation into investment products and services; formulate best-in-class solutions.
• Consultation and Analytical Support: Advise on improving risk management; respond to risk events to identify root cause and address issues within tolerance.
• Training and Awareness: Develop knowledge of wealth/investment risk and controls; serve as subject matter expert and trainer.
• Special Projects: Participate in projects and other duties as assigned.
• Oversight: Provide governance and maintain relationships to ensure culture of governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard in Malvern, PA seeks a risk-minded professional to evaluate and enable digital tools and investment products within Personal Wealth. You will partner with leaders, product teams, and risk experts to assess new capabilities, identify risks, and shape controls that balance innovation with client protection.

You will influence the product lifecycle from development to adoption, guiding governance, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams.