Senior Internal Auditor

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the BCAS team in a dynamic, risk‑based role focused on audits, technology considerations, and control improvements. You will interact with leadership to strengthen the control environment and cover enterprise‑level risks across business and IT processes.

The position emphasizes collaboration across client services, wealth and advice, and enterprise functions, with a hybrid work model and the need to be commutable to Malvern, PA.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field; MIS/IT background a plus.
• MBA/CPA/CIA or equivalent advanced certifications are favorable.
• At least three years of proven audit, risk, or controls experience preferred.
• Experience in financial services and IT systems is preferred.
• Data analytics literacy and ability to derive actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication; readiness to assist across areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk‑based audits and consulting engagements across governance, processes, technology, and controls.
• Incorporate IT control considerations and assess system access, automated controls, and data integrity.
• Engage with management to discuss progress, remediation opportunities, and control improvements.
• Support audit coverage of enterprise and technology‑enabled risks with sound judgement.
• Prepare and deliver work papers, narratives, flowcharts, testing docs, and audit findings.
• Apply industry best practices and regulatory considerations to recommendations.
• Mentor junior auditors on processes and methodology and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives as needed.

Skills

Data analytics literacy

Written & verbal comms

MIS/IT background

Adaptability in fast pace

Education

Undergraduate business degree

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics software

Job description

Our Internal Audit Services Team has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this dynamic role, you will execute risk‑based business and operational audits, while also incorporating technology and IT control considerations relevant to modern, digitally enabled business processes. You will evaluate management’s internal controls, influence senior leadership to strengthen the control environment, and support audit coverage of key enterprise and technology‑enabled risks.

BCAS covers a wide range of Vanguard’s business and corporate functions—including client services, wealth and advice, intermediary support, and key enterprise functions—making it an excellent fit for someone who enjoys cross‑functional work and meaningful involvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex work for risk‑based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.
• Incorporate relevant technology considerations into audits, including assessing IT‑enabled controls (e.g., system access, automated controls, data integrity, and key interfaces) in partnership with technology stakeholders.
• Connect with various levels of management (department and client) to discuss progress and results including opportunities to strengthen processes/controls and related remediation efforts.
• Participate in client discussions including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and establish relationships with business process owners and management.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings.
• Apply relevant industry acumen including best practices, established standards, regulatory and global impact considerations to provide recommendations to business management.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced auditors by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience; coursework or academic concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS), information technology, or a related discipline is a plus. Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA) is a plus.
• Minimum of three years proven experience required. Experience in audit, risk or controls (i.e., operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal) preferred.
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems preferred.
• Proven ability to function in fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary.

Special note

• This is a hybrid role - candidates must be commutable to Vanguard's Malvern, PA office.

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.