Technology Risk Advisor

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Charlotte is seeking a Technology Risk Advisor to strengthen independent risk oversight for our technology groups. You will serve as a trusted advisor to software development and delivery teams, influence initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and help manage top risks.

You’ll partner across risk and business teams to ensure strong, practical controls are in place while shaping a forward‑looking risk strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology risk, IT audit, cybersecurity risk, operational risk, or a related field.
• Experience assessing technology risks and evaluating the effectiveness of controls in complex technology environments.
• Working knowledge of software development, technology architecture, cloud, and technology delivery practices.
• Ability to provide independent challenge and influence technology and business stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting risk insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight for modern and legacy technology environments
• Advise and challenge teams on key initiatives, architecture, and delivery practices
• Conduct risk assessments and drive clear, actionable risk insights
• Partner across teams to strengthen controls and risk response strategies
• Monitor emerging threats and adapt risk approaches in an agile way
• Contribute to shaping team strategy, vision, and operating model

Skills

Technology risk

IT audit

Cybersecurity risk

Operational risk

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Software development knowledge

IT governance frameworks

Job description

As a Technology Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening independent (second‑line) risk oversight for our business‑aligned IT organizations—FAS Technology and Workplace Technology. You will serve as a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to software development and delivery teams, influencing critical initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and driving effective management of top risks.

You’ll partner across risk and business teams to ensure strong, practical controls are in place while helping shape a forward‑looking risk strategy. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes in protecting clients and advancing our Technology Risk organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide independent risk oversight for modern and legacy technology environments
• Advise and challenge teams on key initiatives, architecture, and delivery practices
• Conduct risk assessments and drive clear, actionable risk insights
• Partner across teams to strengthen controls and risk response strategies
• Monitor emerging threats and adapt risk approaches in an agile way
• Contribute to shaping team strategy, vision, and operating model

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology risk, IT audit, cybersecurity risk, operational risk, or a related field.
• Experience assessing technology risks and evaluating the effectiveness of controls in complex technology environments.
• Working knowledge of software development, technology architecture, cloud, and technology delivery practices.
• Ability to provide independent challenge and influence technology and business stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting risk insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or retirement services.
• Experience with third‑party risk management, AI risk, or emerging technology risk.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.