Wealth Innovation Risk & Controls Leader

The Vanguard Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking a highly motivated professional to drive risk management and governance within the Personal Wealth Division. You will evaluate innovative digital investment tools and ensure controls are embedded from the earliest stages of development.

You will partner with business, product, risk, and technology leaders to balance innovation with client protection, shaping processes and embedding strong risk practices across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of related work experience.
• Leadership experience required.
• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of investment products and wealth management technology.
• Experience in risk management, internal auditing, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, providing guidance and training to develop talent.
• Set performance standards, review performance, and make informed compensation decisions in line with HR policies.
• Communicate observations and work with business leadership on risk and control management strategies.
• Partner with division leadership and risk partners to ensure risk and control matters are considered in new and existing operations, technology and oversight processes.
• Proactively raise and execute plans to address risks before they materialize.
• Identify risks, develop processes and embed risk mitigation into investment products and services.
• Apply investment and digital technical expertise to formulate best-in-class solutions to optimize business outcomes.
• Provide advice on improving our approach to managing and controlling risk.
• Respond to risk events to identify root cause, themes and additional areas where similar events could occur.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the wealth and investment industry, risk and control practices, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Vanguard Group is seeking a highly motivated professional to drive risk management and governance within the Personal Wealth Division. You will evaluate innovative digital investment tools and ensure controls are embedded from the earliest stages of development.

You will partner with business, product, risk, and technology leaders to balance innovation with client protection, shaping processes and embedding strong risk practices across the product lifecycle.