Internal Audit Sr. Engagement Manager, Financial Crimes & Fraud at Vanguard

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS, CAMS-Audit) is a plus
  • Minimum of five years of experience in audit, risk, or controls (e.g., internal audit, advisory/consulting)
  • Deep audit expertise with ability to deliver difficult findings to senior executives
  • Experience in Financial crimes and fraud is required
  • Experience in privacy risk management and mitigation frameworks
  • Strategic problem solver with strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Agile approach; able to focus on high-impact issues in complex environments
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with senior partners
  • Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office; must live within commuting distance (fully remote and relocation not available)
  • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

  • Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to the department and business leaders to share knowledge and perspective on topics related to governance, risk, control and areas of expertise
  • Manage audit engagements to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality work and recommendations; may lead multiple engagement teams concurrently working in a matrixed team environment
  • Support completing the related annual/ongoing risk assessments and creation of the audit and consulting plan for the aligned division(s) / functional area(s)
  • Communicate and clearly articulate the objectives, status and results of assigned work to various levels of management. Influence management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements
  • Establish and manage relationships with management across aligned business division(s) and functional area(s) and risk partners
  • Develop a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the processes, issues, pertinent regulations and risks associated with engagement scope
  • Assess the adequacy of the control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement and relates it division and enterprise-wide, as appropriate. Perform audit work and analysis on complex audit areas. Provide opinion on audit and consulting engagement findings, ratings and recommendations to senior management
  • Communicate expectations and review work of audit team to provide coaching and feedback to aid in their development
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Internal Audit
SOX
Financial Crimes
Fraud
Risk Assessment
Internal Controls
Governance
Risk Management
Audit Engagements
Consulting

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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