Divisional Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years related work experience
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred
  • Deep understanding of AI technologies, digital product development and deployment
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Familiarity with global regulatory and risk frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NIST AI RMF)
  • High risk acumen
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative mindset who can think creatively and use sound and mature business judgement
  • Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
  • Outcome-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
  • Passionate about digital transformation and responsible AI adoption
  • Motivated by Vanguard’s mission and purpose

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and monitor risks related to digital products, platforms, and services, applying risk methodology to those risks
  • Be accountable for the timely completion of risk projects and ensuring risk work is creating the desired outcomes
  • Partner with IT Risk, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to develop a comprehensive view of digital risk to the business
  • Apply and maintain a data risk governance framework in partnership with FAS Data team
  • Identify, assess, and monitor risks related to data lifecycle
  • Evaluate AI/ML use cases for ethical, regulatory, business and operational risks
  • Ensure AI use case approval adheres to enterprise governance policies
  • Collaborate with business teams (e.g. data product, and engineering teams) to embed controls in AI lifecycle management
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering) to align risk strategies with business goals
  • Communicate risk posture and mitigation plans to senior leadership
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of Vanguard, the FAS business, and its digital strategy. Independently stay informed of industry trends and developments to maintain strong business- and risk-acumen. Share learnings and perspective with the risk team and business partners
  • Champion risk smart use of automation and digital tools
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and threats to proactively adjust risk strategies
  • Advise business leaders regarding risks related to data governance, AI/ML initiatives, and Digital transformation projects for the FAS division
  • Partner with the business and IT Risk to identify and remediate top digital risks, establish risk tolerance, and ensure risks are properly mitigated

Skills

Risk Management
Data Governance
AI/ML
Digital Transformation
Risk Assessment
Information Security
Compliance
Data Lifecycle

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

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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