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Vanguard · 1 month ago

Senior Divisional Risk Advisor, College Savings Programs

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vanguard is a leading investment management company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. As a Senior Divisional Risk Advisor, you will provide operational risk expertise and strategic guidance for college savings programs and 529 Plans, ensuring effective risk oversight and fostering a strong risk culture within the organization.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners based on Vanguard’s operational and strategic risk framework. Ensure the development and implementation of effective divisional risk controls

Lead and manage the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management within the business. Set measurable goals and examine ways to raise standards, increase quality, and improve overall risk management efforts. Measure departmental success in identifying and managing risk exposure, identify and prioritize existing and emerging risks, and advise on appropriate control design and testing

Lead and assist the business in developing, implementing, and managing long-term risk management strategies in alignment with department goals, standard risk management policies and procedures, and the overall risk strategy

Work with the business to mitigate risks and optimize process efficiency. Use expert industry best practices to design effective controls and recommend new risk management strategies. Provide consultation, facilitation, and analytical support to divisional management as new products, services, processes, and procedures are developed to ensure risk is properly mitigated

Develop and maintain strong relationships with enterprise and divisional clients to understand their ongoing risk needs. Act as a thought partner to the business

Assess the design of existing controls and make recommendations, leveraging industry best practices for improvement as needed. Understand the risk management framework and apply core concepts when discussing risk exposures with the business

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Risk managementControl designCompliance expertiseExecutive influenceInvestment acumenRelationship managementAnalytical support

Required

Minimum of eight years related work experience

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Strong background in risk management and control design, with expertise in compliance and second-line risk domains

Proven ability to influence and advise at the executive level, driving alignment on risk strategies and decisions

Demonstrated investment acumen with experience in college savings products, including 529 plans, and a solid understanding of related regulatory and operational considerations