COO of India at Vanguard

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Investment Management, Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in India office operations, preferably in a COO or senior leadership role
Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree from a reputed institution
Experience in working with US-based multinational corporations (MNCs) in a matrix environment
Has built or scaled a global capability center or operations hub in India (preferably 1000+ headcount)
Led cross-functional corporate services teams including Finance, Tax, Procurement, Real Estate, and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Responsibilities

Enterprise Execution & Operational Excellence: Stand up, scale, and run high-performing global capability centers in India; implement enterprise-grade governance structures, define performance KPIs, and manage cost and quality of service delivery across multiple functions; bring rigor to vendor management, procurement processes, and shared services efficiency
Strategic Thinking & Global Alignment: Translate a global enterprise’s long-term strategy into local priorities, execution roadmaps, and operational capabilities; deliver scalable impact while evolving the India GCC’s role from execution support to a true value creator
Leadership & People Management: Build strong leadership teams, drive collaboration, and empower teams through accountability and autonomy; model Vanguard's servant leadership philosophy with humility and a people-first mindset; drive internal talent mobility, development, and succession planning at all levels
Cross-Cultural & Global Stakeholder Management: Work with global business leaders across multiple geographies; demonstrate high emotional intelligence, communication agility, and cultural sensitivity; influence without authority in a matrixed environment and keep global partners informed without surprises
Culture Building & Stewardship: Serve as a visible and intentional culture carrier who balances Vanguard's global values with a locally resonant identity; promote inclusion, psychological safety, and a sense of belonging; lead by example, emphasizing integrity, long-term thinking, and the mission to stand up for all investors
Risk, Compliance & Governance Acumen: Deep familiarity with India's regulatory, tax, labor, and compliance landscape; work with legal, finance, and HR functions to ensure compliance, manage operational risk, and mitigate permanent establishment (PE) exposure
Digital & Operational Literacy: Understand the role of digital tools, automation, and data analytics in modern operations; partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to digitize operations and scale with efficiency

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FinanceTaxProcurementReal EstateLegal OperationsVendor ManagementGovernanceKPIsShared ServicesStrategic PlanningGlobal OperationsScaling GCC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the COO of India position?

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Is this a remote role or does it require being in the office?

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What key skills and experiences are required for this COO role?

The role requires demonstrated experience in standing up, scaling, and running high-performing global capability centers in India, exceptional operational expertise in functions like Finance, Tax, Procurement, Real Estate, and OGC, strategic thinking to align global strategies locally, strong leadership and people management, and cross-cultural stakeholder management skills.

What is the company culture like at Vanguard, especially for the India office?

Vanguard emphasizes a purpose-led, inclusive culture rooted in its mission, servant leadership with humility and a people-first mindset, promoting inclusion, psychological safety, a sense of belonging, integrity, long-term thinking, and balancing global values with a locally resonant identity.

What makes a candidate stand out for the COO of India role?

Candidates with experience building and scaling global capability centers in India, expertise in enterprise execution, strategic alignment with global priorities, strong leadership in people management and culture building, and cross-cultural stakeholder influence will stand out.

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

1975Year Founded

SECONDARYCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees