Fixed Income Investment Risk Analyst

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard's Fixed Income Investment Risk team seeks a skilled risk professional to analyze, monitor, and manage global fixed income risk exposures. You will partner with portfolio managers, traders, and investment leaders to develop analytics and provide insights guiding investment decisions.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, technology, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to influence Vanguard's risk framework in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' related work experience.
• Progress towards CFA or FRM preferred.
• Background in investment risk mgmt preferred.
• Trading, Middle or Back office, Fund experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of the risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global fixed income investments risk exposures.
• Researches best practices for fixed income investment and business activities to control various risks; analyzes data from fixed income fund management units.
• Supports the development of tech-based tools and metrics, performs statistical data analysis to report, monitor, measure, and manage fixed income risk exposures; presents analyses to senior leaders, PMs, traders.
• Utilizes processes to evaluate fixed income investments models and provides ongoing model validation.
• Builds knowledge of financial markets and Vanguard's fixed income investment management areas; adapts risk analysis to changing business needs.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties.

Skills

Investment risk management

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication with senior leaders

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Join Vanguard's world-class Fixed Income Investment Risk team and play a critical role in safeguarding one of the industry's largest global fixed income platforms. In this highly visible specialist role, you'll partner with portfolio managers, traders, and senior investment leaders to analyze risk exposures, develop innovative risk analytics, and provide insights that help drive investment decisions.

You'll leverage quantitative analysis, technology, and financial market expertise to monitor and manage risk across diverse fixed income portfolios while contributing to the evolution of Vanguard's risk management framework. This is an outstanding opportunity for a risk professional who is passionate about fixed income markets, data-driven decision making, and influencing investment outcomes within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of the risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global fixed income investments risk exposures.
• Researches best practices for fixed income investment and business activities to control various risks. Gathers and analyzes data from various fixed income fund management units and provides improvement recommendations.
• Supports the development of technology-based tools and metrics, and performs statistical data analysis to report, monitor, measure, and manage various aspects of fixed income investment risk exposures. Presents thorough, clear, and insightful analysis to senior leaders, portfolio managers, and traders.
• Utilizes processes, tools, and techniques to evaluate fixed income investments models. Provides ongoing model validation.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and general investment themes. Builds an understanding of Vanguard's fixed income investment management functional areas. Incorporates changing business needs into risk analysis.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years' related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Progress towards professional certification (CFA, FRM) preferred.
• Background in investment risk mgmt. preferred.
• Trading, Middle or Back office, Fund experience considered.

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.

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.