The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of fund operations, identifying process improvements, managing operational risk, and supporting the development of colleagues within the team.
Job Description
We are seeking a Finance & Investment Operations professional to join our ETF Operations team. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly operational activities supporting Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and operational excellence standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of fund operations, identifying process improvements, managing operational risk, and supporting the development of colleagues within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the completion of daily, weekly and monthly deliverables for ETF-specific tasks, including validation of basket components, valuation of baskets, and preparation of team reporting deliverables. Administers the daily monitoring for compliance with prospectus limitations and various regulations of each domiciled product.
Completes comprehensive impact analysis of issues and recommends solutions. Independently resolves issues and elevates material issues. Identifies opportunities and recommends process improvements to gain efficiencies and ensure quality.
Promotes a comprehensive conceptual understanding of funds, the business unit processes, and the impact to internal and external clients.
Monitors various controls and procedures to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures. Advocates awareness of risk management practices.
Exhibits working knowledge of operations processes and accurately executes policies and procedures utilizing controls, and identifies opportunities for improvement to further mitigate risk. Monitors risk via dashboards, and identifies and communicates situations that expose risk.
Mentors and coaches other team members, serves as a cross trained resource to the department, and provides assistance and training support as needed.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Essential
Proven experience within Investment Operations, Fund Operations, Asset Management, Financial Services Operations, or a related environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within a controlled and regulated environment.
Qualifications
Proven related work experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Work Schedule
Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Special Factors
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. This position is hybrid and requires you to be in the office 3 days per week.
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
This philosophy has helped millions of people around the world achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.
It's what we stand for: value for investors.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (employees are referred to internally as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.
Applications may close early if there is a high number of applications, so please apply early.
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 experience in investment operations, fund operations, asset management, financial services operations, or a related environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within a controlled and regulated environment
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
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.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
