We are looking for a Business Analyst to support Southern Europe, to be based in Milan. Responsible for analyzing various aspects of the business strategy and consults with business leaders on opportunities to develop. Works closely with business partners and maintains a view of the competitive landscape and market demands.
Core Responsibilities
Assists region, country, or channel in developing, managing and executing the business plan and that project deliverables are met throughout the year
Manages all senior leadership staff meetings, planning sessions and off-sites. Creates and develops content and agendas
Designs high level presentations, regional/sub-divisional reports, and executive summaries for use in various internal and external speaking engagements. Works closely with data and provides information in a user-friendly format. Develops presentations on a wide variety of topics
Leads or participates in key projects for the Southern European region and local markets
Authors and supports the design and development of regularly scheduled reports and communications
Completes ad-hoc data analysis on an as-needed basis
Completes market research in asset and wealth management
Creates key on-going sub-division or regional communications, including business updates
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Builds and nurtures strategic partnerships with regional leaders, ensuring alignment on business priorities and fostering effective stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
Proven general experience. Experience in consultancy, advisory or project management experience required.
Knowledge of financial services, asset and wealth management
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. MBA/Graduate degree preferred.
Strong written and verbal communications
Fluent in English and at least one additional European language (preferably Italian otherwise Spanish, French, German)
Special Factors
- Hybrid
- Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.
For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you get so much more in return. We invest with purpose—and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.
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
- Proven general experience
- Experience in consultancy, advisory or project management
- Knowledge of financial services, asset and wealth management
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent training
- MBA/Graduate degree preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent in English and at least one additional European language
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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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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