Vanguard · 3 months ago
Divisional Risk Advisor, Senior Specialist
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanguard is a company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients, and they are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Risk Advisor within the Financial Advisor Services division. This role will support the Sales and Distribution Strategy and Enablement organizations by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with Sales and Distribution Strategy & Enablement leadership to proactively identify and assess operational, strategic, and compliance risks
Develop and maintain risk registers tailored to sales processes, enablement initiatives, and transformation programs
Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and controls, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks
Maintain an in-depth understanding of Vanguard, the FAS business, and its sales 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
Be accountable for the timely completion of risk projects and ensuring risk work is creating the desired outcomes
Embed risk management into major transformation initiatives, including process redesigns, and go-to-market strategy shifts
Participate in project governance forums, offering risk insights and challenge to ensure successful delivery and sustainable outcomes
Conduct risk assessments for new initiatives
Develop and deliver risk reporting and dashboards for senior stakeholders, highlighting key exposures, trends, and mitigation progress
Monitor emerging risks and industry trends relevant to sales and sales enablement functions
Build strong relationships with Sales, Distribution Strategy & Enablement, Legal, and Compliance teams
Lead risk awareness and training sessions to promote a culture of accountability and informed decision-making
Act as a liaison between business units and enterprise risk functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
8+ years of experience in risk advisory, internal audit, or compliance, ideally within a sales or commercial organization
Preferred
advanced degree or certification (e.g., CRMA, PMP)
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
Recent News
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