Divisional Risk Advisor, Personal Investor
Vanguard
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Malvern • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Provide expert risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners, ensuring alignment with the organization’s operational and strategic risk framework
- Manage and improve the effectiveness of risk management processes by setting clear goals and strengthening risk assessment and mitigation practices
- Lead the development and execution of short‑ and long‑term risk strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and key regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with business teams to identify operational and digital risks, streamline processes, and design effective controls that reflect industry best practices
- Act as a trusted advisor by offering consultation, analytical support, and risk mitigation strategies for new products, services, and business processes
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, establishing credibility as a risk management and compliance thought partner
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and recommend enhancements based on emerging risks and industry standards
- Use analytical tools to evaluate operational risk data and support data‑driven decision‑making
- Recommend actions to reduce risk exposure across operations, digital channels, and client‑facing processes
- Participate in special projects and enterprise risk initiatives as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of five years related work experience, with two years experience in risk management
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Graduate degree preferred
- Experience with fraud risk management, lines of defense frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration
- Solid understanding of risk assessment methods, control frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Experience analyzing operational, financial, or client‑interaction data to identify and assess risks
- Familiarity with risks related to client servicing, transaction processing, digital platforms, or fraud prevention in a retail investor environment
- Ability to develop practical risk mitigation strategies that align with business objectives
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams
Benefits
- Hybrid working model to enhance flexibility
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementrisk assessmentfraud risk managementcontrol frameworksdata analysisoperational riskfinancial riskclient interaction datarisk mitigation strategiesregulatory requirements
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationinfluencing stakeholdersrelationship buildinganalytical supportconsultationstrategic thinkinggoal settingtrust building