Core Responsibilities
Provide single-threaded accountability for Vanguard's enterprise AI Testing & Monitoring capability across the Responsible AI lifecycle.
Lead and develop a team responsible for advancing testing, monitoring, and AI assurance capabilities.
Define and execute the strategy, roadmap, operating model, and success metrics for AI testing, guardrails, and production monitoring.
Partner with ES&F to operationalize Trusted AI Assessments and ensure assessment outcomes are incorporated into governance decisions, risk management processes, and deployment readiness requirements.
Lead the evolution and adoption of Vanguard's AI Guardrails Program, including standards, effectiveness measurement, automation, and continuous improvement.
Define and operationalize production monitoring capabilities, including risk indicators, issue escalation, remediation tracking, and governance reporting.
Coordinate across business, technology, governance, privacy, compliance, legal, security, and platform teams to drive consistent implementation of Responsible AI testing and monitoring requirements.
Translate regulatory, policy, and risk management expectations into scalable and sustainable operational capabilities.
Provide executive reporting on program effectiveness, AI risk trends, monitoring outcomes, and capability maturity.
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and governance forums through clear evidence, reporting, and traceability.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible and related business experience, with at least four years of technical project management experience.
Experience working across multiple functions to deliver enterprise-scale capabilities in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of AI, technology risk, governance, security, privacy, or compliance practices.
Previous people-leadership experience.
Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI governance, Responsible AI, model risk management, technology risk, or AI assurance programs.
Familiarity with AI testing, guardrails, observability, monitoring, or operational controls.
Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience implementing enterprise governance frameworks, controls, or monitoring solutions.
Graduate degree
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible and related business experience
- At least four years of technical project management experience
- Experience working across multiple functions to deliver enterprise-scale capabilities in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of AI, technology risk, governance, security, privacy, or compliance practices
- Previous people-leadership experience
- Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering)
- Experience with AI governance, Responsible AI, model risk management, technology risk, or AI assurance programs
- Familiarity with AI testing, guardrails, observability, monitoring, or operational controls
- Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and compliance requirements
- Experience implementing enterprise governance frameworks, controls, or monitoring solutions
- Graduate degree
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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