Risk Advisory Analyst, Senior Specialist

Vanguard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a Risk Advisory Analyst, Senior Specialist to provide operational and strategic risk guidance to Personal Wealth leaders and enterprise partners. You will identify and prioritize risks, advise on mitigations, and lead risk management initiatives aligned with Vanguard's framework.

You will build strong relationships with leaders, influence decision-making, and promote continuous improvement across risk practices. Hybrid work model in a mission-driven culture is offered.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related work experience required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking
• Proven ability to influence across levels and functions

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic risk guidance and independent challenge to Personal Wealth leaders and enterprise partners.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize existing and emerging risks with mitigation strategies.
• Lead and support development and execution of risk management strategies aligned with objectives.
• Partner with business teams during new products and initiatives to ensure risks are understood.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk and control environment and recommend enhancements.
• Provide analytical support to divisional leadership for risk-based decision making.
• Develop and maintain relationships with enterprise and divisional leaders as a trusted risk advisor.
• Promote effective risk management practices and continuous improvement across the business.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influence & persuasion

Conceptual thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Risk Advisory Analyst, Senior Specialist:

• Provide operational and strategic risk guidance, oversight, and independent challenge to Personal Wealth leaders and enterprise partners, consistent with Vanguard's risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize existing and emerging risks , advising business partners on appropriate mitigation strategies, control design, and control effectiveness.
• Lead and support the development and execution of risk management strategies that align with business objectives, departmental priorities, and Vanguard's overall risk strategy.
• Partner with business teams during the development and implementation of new products, services, processes, and initiatives to ensure risks are understood and effectively managed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the business's risk and control environment , leveraging industry practices and risk management expertise to recommend enhancements where appropriate.
• Provide analytical support, consultation, and facilitation to divisional leadership to enable informed, risk-based decision-making.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with enterprise and divisional leaders, serving as a trusted risk advisor who provides effective challenge and influences risk-informed decision-making across strategic, operational, and client-facing initiatives.
• Promote effective risk management practices and continuous improvement , establishing measurable objectives and helping improve the quality and effectiveness of risk management activities across the business.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of ten years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong ability to influence and persuade up, down, and across.

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.

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.