Risk Director, Brokerage & Emerging Risks

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Risk Director in Charlotte to provide independent risk oversight across brokerage, lending, 529 plans, and regulatory reporting initiatives. You will challenge risk design, influence governance, and partner with technology, operations, legal, compliance, and audit to balance innovation with client protection.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in wealth management risk, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership building teams that scale in a complex,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in wealth management with risk oversight.
• At least 8 years in risk management leadership.
• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight and credible challenge across brokerage, lending, and related operations.
• Lead and develop a team of risk practitioners, guiding risk assessments and controls.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, audit, and business leaders to strengthen governance.

Skills

Risk leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Risk Director in Charlotte to provide independent risk oversight across brokerage, lending, 529 plans, and regulatory reporting initiatives. You will challenge risk design, influence governance, and partner with technology, operations, legal, compliance, and audit to balance innovation with client protection.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in wealth management risk, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership building teams that scale in a complex,