Portfolio Control Analyst

The Vanguard Group; Lees (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group seeks an Investment Operations Analyst to support daily operations of the investment book of record and ensure accurate, timely data delivery to portfolio managers and risk teams.

In this hybrid role, you will resolve complex reconciliation issues, drive process improvements, and strengthen controls across cash flow, transactions, and holdings data in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; accounting/finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global daily operations for the investment book of record.
• Provide data to portfolio managers and risk analysts.
• Lead process improvements and document procedures across investment products.
• Resolve complex reconciliation issues and strengthen operational controls.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Undergraduate degree

Accounting or Finance background preferred

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Role Description

The Investment Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting and overseeing the daily operations of the investment book of record, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of critical portfolio, transaction, and cash flow data to global portfolio managers and risk teams. This role serves as a subject matter expert for investment operations, driving process improvements, strengthening operational controls, resolving complex reconciliation issues, and enhancing data quality across a broad range of investment products. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to support the efficient management of investment operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter and technical expert, identifies and resolves complex operational issues. Maintains the global daily operations for the investment book of record. Provides daily records to the global portfolio managers and risk analysts. Analyzes cash flow, transaction, and portfolio holdings data.
• Leads process improvements efforts, completes comprehensive analysis, and recommends solutions.
• Documents procedures across all investment product types. Leverages fund and operational knowledge to aid in the production of gold copy data and enhance output.
• Maintains communication with internal and external partners to resolve process and reconciliation issues. Oversees the research and implement complex process improvements.
• Oversees daily operation, manages controls and verifies completion of processes.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and proactively proposes solutions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

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.