Tech Leadership Program: Risk & Security Analyst

The Vanguard Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Retirement plans

HSA seed and match

FlexFund annual stipend

Paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Vanguard Group invites graduates to join the Technology Leadership Program in the Risk & Security Analyst track. Over two years, you will rotate across Risk & Security-focused teams, gaining exposure to cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, risk management, and identity & access management.

You’ll contribute to risk reporting, strengthen controls, and collaborate with partners to enable secure, reliable services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security, Risk, Cybersecurity or related field required.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ability to take ownership of work.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks across Vanguard's systems and processes.
• Analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risk scenarios.
• Contribute to reporting, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partner with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and digital ethics.
• Apply Agile methodologies to support risk and security initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams, share insights, and drive solutions in a supportive environment.
• Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, and peers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science/engineering/IST/IT/CIS/Security/Risk or related field

Job description

The Vanguard Group invites graduates to join the Technology Leadership Program in the Risk & Security Analyst track. Over two years, you will rotate across Risk & Security-focused teams, gaining exposure to cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, risk management, and identity & access management.

You’ll contribute to risk reporting, strengthen controls, and collaborate with partners to enable secure, reliable services.