Strategic Intelligence Leader, Personal Wealth

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Head of Competitive Intelligence in Charlotte, NC. This high-impact role involves building and leading a new function to enhance the organization's understanding of the competitive landscape. You will be responsible for developing research strategies, engaging with senior stakeholders, and synthesizing insights to inform strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in competitive intelligence or corporate strategy and a graduate degree such as an MBA. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of work experience.
• Experience in competitive intelligence or corporate strategy preferred.
• Graduate degree preferred (MBA, Masters in Market Research, Psychology, or Marketing).

Responsibilities

• Lead a new competitive intelligence function for Personal Wealth.
• Develop the research and insight strategy for Personal Wealth.
• Engage senior stakeholders to strengthen competitive acumen.
• Synthesize intelligence and industry trends for strategic decision-making.
• Maintain expertise across the financial services competitive landscape.
• Manage budgets and vendors for quality deliverables.
• Connect signals across projects to surface broader trends.

Skills

Competitive intelligence

Corporate strategy

Research methodologies

Team leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree (MBA or similar)

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Head of Competitive Intelligence in Charlotte, NC. This high-impact role involves building and leading a new function to enhance the organization's understanding of the competitive landscape. You will be responsible for developing research strategies, engaging with senior stakeholders, and synthesizing insights to inform strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in competitive intelligence or corporate strategy and a graduate degree such as an MBA. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.