Vanguard · 12 hours ago
Governance and Enablement Risk Advisor, Specialist
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expVanguard is committed to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Governance and Enablement Risk Advisor, Specialist to provide governance, risk, and enablement advisory support, coordinate priorities, and prepare executive-level deliverables for the Personal Investor divisional risk team.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supports the Head of Governance and Enablement/Chief of Staff with execution of governance priorities, coordinating inputs across stakeholders, and preparing executive materials for leadership reviews, governance forums, and Risk Council discussions. Assists with prioritization, sequencing of work, and follow‑through on governance and risk initiatives
Enables execution of the Top Risk Program by coordinating risk inputs, supporting documentation of priority risks, development of KRIs and mitigation plans, and tracking progress for leadership visibility. Helps surface emerging themes, issues and events requiring escalation, and focus areas for leadership discussions
Supports the development and implementation of divisional risk reporting, partnering with business stakeholders to produce clear, concise, and consistent reporting. Translates risk data into executive‑level summaries that provide insight into risk posture, trends, and Top Risk progress
Assists in coordinating and standardizing governance and risk activities across teams to support timely execution and alignment. Facilitates the integration of governance and risk considerations early in initiative planning and execution
Works closely with enterprise risk, compliance, legal, and control partners to support alignment with enterprise expectations and regulatory requirements. Facilitates effective information sharing between Personal Investor teams and enterprise partners
Supports continuous improvement of governance processes and risk practices, identifying opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency using industry best practices and enterprise guidance
Encourages risk‑smart thinking through practical guidance, clear communication, and collaborative problem‑solving
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of experience in governance, risk management, enablement, or related advisory roles, with experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, matrixed environment
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; graduate degree preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, practical insights
Demonstrated ability to enable execution and coordinate across stakeholders in a complex environment
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred
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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