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Vanguard · 7 hours ago

Senior Risk Specialist

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Vanguard is a company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients, seeking a Senior Risk Specialist for their Third-Party Risk Management team. This role involves enhancing the effectiveness of the TPRM program through strategic leadership, risk assessment execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of scalable frameworks and methodologies that support increasing assessment volume and complexity

Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align TPRM strategies with enterprise risk management objectives, ensuring the function remains agile and responsive to emerging risks

Apply strong project management rigor to refine the third‑party risk assessment operating model, improving execution, outcomes, and service delivery

Drive innovation in assessment processes through automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory expectations

Champion the integration of strategic insights into operational practices to elevate TPRM program maturity and effectiveness

Conduct comprehensive third‑party risk assessments, ensuring all required documentation, evidence, and information are gathered, analyzed, and validated

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and engagement leads throughout the assessment lifecycle, addressing questions and ensuring a smooth process

Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within third‑party relationships and provide clear, actionable mitigation recommendations

Ensure all TPRM activities adhere to Vanguard policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

Work closely with internal partners, including risk domains, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and business units, to support a coordinated and consistent approach to third‑party risk management

Build strong cross‑functional relationships, fostering trust, transparency, and alignment across divisions and teams

Deliver clear, risk‑informed consultation that supports informed decision‑making and enhances stakeholder credibility

Serve as a project lead for complex, multi‑workstream initiatives, driving continuous improvement and advancing oversight and assurance capabilities

Apply structured planning, documentation discipline, and issue‑resolution skills to deliver high‑quality enhancements

Leverage project management tools to maintain accurate reporting, metrics, dashboards, and supporting documentation

Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency of TPRM processes

Participate in training and development activities to remain current with industry trends and best practices

Qualification

Third-Party Risk ManagementRisk Management PrinciplesProject ManagementData AnalyticsMicrosoft OfficeVendor ManagementProfessional CertificationsFinancial Services ExperienceCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdaptability