Senior Compliance Advisor at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least two years within a financial services compliance function
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and Series 65 license (preferred)
  • Familiarity with direct-indexing or indexing products and platforms (preferred)
  • Composite practices (GIPS) and trading lifecycle (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Serves as an experienced advisor to the business, and interfaces regularly with business unit stakeholders and internal risk and compliance partners
  • Manages regulatory visits, exams, inquiries and investigations within the business
  • Provides guidance to mitigate compliance risks and control gaps
  • Oversees the design, implementation, execution, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures
  • Supports the development of new compliance standards
  • Identifies and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues
  • Manages operational efficiency and sets measurable standards leveraging internal and external resources
  • Serves as an expert on compliance related issues
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
  • Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance processes, as well as compliance monitoring functions related to business activities and investment products

Skills

Investment Advisers Act
Series 65
Direct Indexing
Indexing Products
GIPS Composites
Trading Lifecycle
Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory Exams
Risk Mitigation
Compliance Policies

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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