Security Engineering Governance & Data Analyst

Vanguard; United States; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Canada is seeking a senior technology financial management professional to drive cost optimization and financial governance across technology initiatives. You will analyze spending, build dashboards, and provide insights to leadership.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with technology and finance teams, governance of initiatives, and portfolio performance analytics to enable strategic decision-making in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years related work experience. 2 years of cybersecurity & managing a project preferred.
• Financial Services and technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on technology spending, consumption trends, and cost drivers to provide transparency and support effective financial management.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide visibility into operational, financial, and technology outcomes.
• Monitor and report on technology initiatives, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, outcomes, and business impact.
• Track and analyze portfolio performance metrics, operational health indicators, and technology trends across supported areas.
• Serve as a trusted partner to technology, finance, and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across organizational priorities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Visualization

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Technical Architecture Literacy

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Core Responsibilities:

1. Technology Financial Management & Cost Optimization

• Analyze and report on technology spending, consumption trends, and cost drivers to provide transparency and support effective financial management.

• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and optimize technology investments in alignment with business objectives.

2. Executive Reporting & Operational Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide visibility into operational, financial, and technology outcomes.

• Synthesize complex data into meaningful insights that support leadership awareness and informed decision-making.

3. Technology Initiatives Governance

• Monitor and report on technology initiatives, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, outcomes, and business impact.

• Support governance processes by providing reporting and analysis that enable visibility into initiative progress and organizational objectives.

4. Portfolio Performance Monitoring & Insights

• Track and analyze portfolio performance metrics, operational health indicators, and technology trends across supported areas.

• Identify emerging risks, variances, and opportunities, providing insights to assist leadership in managing priorities and achieving desired outcomes.

5. Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted partner to technology, finance, and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across organizational priorities.

• Support planning, reporting, and governance activities by providing subject matter expertise, analytical support, and actionable insights.

Qualifications:

• 5 years related work experience. 2 years of cybersecurity & managing a project preferred.

• Financial Services and technical experience preferred.

Preferences:

• Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred.

Core Competences:

• Analytical Thinking

• Data Analysis & Visualization

• Executive Communication & Data Storytelling

• Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building

• Financial Acumen & Business Judgment

• Cybersecurity Knowledge

• Technical Architecture Literacy

Additional Competencies:

• Problem Solving

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Decision Support

• Strategic Thinking

• Influencing Without Authority

• Technology Governance

• Planning & Prioritization

• Risk Management

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.