Audit Engagement Manager – Investments & Funds

We are currently seeking an Audit Engagement Manager – Investments & Funds to join our Global Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS) team! This critical role focuses on evaluating risk and strengthening controls in GIFAS, including front-office (investment/portfolio management), middle-office (investment operations), and back-office (fund accounting and oversight) functions.

In this role you will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete risk-based audit engagements, assess internal controls, and influence senior leadership to enhance the control environment. You may also serve as a subject matter expert on investment products and processes. This role requires strong critical thinking, project management, relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal audit leadership and investment teams on governance, risk, and control matters.

• Lead multiple audit and consulting engagements concurrently in a matrixed environment, delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations.

• Support annual and ongoing risk assessments and contribute to the development of the audit plan.

• Clearly communicate audit objectives, progress, and results to stakeholders at all levels, and influence management to implement improvements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across the Investment Lifecycle, risk partners, and functional areas.

• Develop deep knowledge of relevant processes, regulations, and risks within the scope of each engagement.

• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend continuous improvements.

• Perform complex audit analysis and provide well-supported findings and ratings to senior management.

• Review team deliverables, set expectations, and provide coaching and feedback to support professional development.

• Promote innovation by applying agile audit techniques and finding opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (CIA, CFA, FRM) preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in financial services, preferably in asset management, internal audit, or risk and controls.

• Strong technical knowledge of investment and trading lifecycles, capital markets, and regulatory frameworks.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in data analytics and the ability to derive insights to support audit conclusions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset, with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated conceptual thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Chesterbrook, PA. Candidates must be able to report into the office 3 days/week.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.