Lead Thought Leadership & Content Strategy

Vanguard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a strategic thinker to build and scale a thought leadership program from the ground up. You will develop long-term content roadmaps and shape how Vanguard communicates expertise across investing, financial planning, retirement, and wealth management.

This role emphasizes turning complex ideas into influential thought leadership and high-impact communications. You will influence senior stakeholders, partner across Marketing, Advice & Solutions, Investment Strategy Group, and

Qualifications

• Eight years related work experience.
• Five years in content strategy, communications, editorial leadership, thought leadership, content marketing, journalism, or publishing.
• Professional designations are a plus ( CFP®, CFA®, CIMA® or similar ).

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term content roadmaps aligned to client and brand needs.
• Turn complex ideas in investing, financial planning, retirement and wealth management into clear thought leadership.
• Influence senior stakeholders and partner across Marketing, Advice & Solutions, Investment Strategy Group, Personal Wealth client groups, OGC, and Communications.
• Activate content across Internal, External, and emerging AI-enabled experiences.
• Lead editorial strategy, governance, and standards to ensure consistent messaging.
• Coach and mentor teams on content strategy, writing, editing, storytelling, and planning.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Content strategy

Editorial leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a strategic thinker to build and scale a thought leadership program from the ground up. You will develop long-term content roadmaps and shape how Vanguard communicates expertise across investing, financial planning, retirement, and wealth management.

This role emphasizes turning complex ideas into influential thought leadership and high-impact communications. You will influence senior stakeholders, partner across Marketing, Advice & Solutions, Investment Strategy Group, and