Europe Lead - IMG Resiliency & Access Management at Vanguard

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven related work experience
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Experience with supporting investment areas, e.g., PM, trading, investment operations, operational risk management etc
  • Experience implementing end user automation tools (PowerBI, Appian, Python etc.) is desirable, but not required
  • Ability to work in the London office Tuesday-Thursday (hybrid position)
  • Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

  • Regional lead to drive continuous improvement for business continuity practices in IMG, working closely with IMG desks and leadership, ensuring continuity practices align with EU/UK regulatory requirements
  • Supports the development of strong risk assessments, change management practices, internal risk monitoring and reporting infrastructure, targeted reviews, controls assurance, and external monitoring programs
  • Conducts advanced business continuity and investment access risk assessments; analyzes and investigates results of testing and makes recommendations to management for business continuity risk reporting
  • Ensures consistent implementation of global business continuity and investment access risk policies and procedures
  • Develops and maintains metrics to communicate the status of measures effectively; leads the development of effective and efficient risk monitoring and reporting routines
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of financial markets, securities and general investment themes in order to bring an informed perspective to investment access and business continuity risk management processes and policies
  • Leads regional coordination and support for the global investment business continuity risk management program through the maintenance of business continuity risk management strategies; represents investment continuity practices to local IMG leaders and governance forums
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
  • Contributes to local market data vendor management needs periodically, as needed

Skills

Business Continuity
Risk Management
Access Management
Risk Assessment
Change Management
Risk Monitoring
Reporting
Controls Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Markets
Securities
Investment Management
Vendor Management

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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