Vanguard · 1 week ago
Senior Risk Advisor- Sales Strategy
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanguard is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Risk Advisor within the Financial Advisor Services division to support the Sales and Distribution Strategy and Enablement organizations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across sales and strategic transformation efforts.
FinanceFinancial Services
Hiring Manager
Jamie Kempski
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
Strong understanding of sales, sales operations, enablement strategies, and related technologies (e.g., CRM platforms)
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information and present actionable insights
Proven experience supporting transformation projects and change initiatives
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
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