Are you energized by investments, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment? Join IMG Service as a Specialist supporting Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group (FIG). FIG manages active and index bond funds and oversees Vanguard’s money market funds, making this a meaningful opportunity to work close to the investment process in a complex and highly collaborative environment.
In this role, you will help deliver operational excellence through precise execution, strong judgment, proactive partnership, and continuous improvement. You will support assigned products, partner closely with portfolio managers, traders, and key business stakeholders, respond to operational inquiries, steward critical investment and trading data, and help strengthen workflows, controls, and standard work in a fast-moving environment. IMG Service provides 24/6 real-time support, issue resolution, and end-to-end stewardship of investment and trading data used by front-office portfolio management and trading systems.
This role is well suited for someone who can execute BAU work with precision and timeliness, remain composed and resourceful in ambiguous situations, independently resolve problems, and identify opportunities to improve business processes over time. This S1 role also emphasizes proposing and documenting enhancements to current frameworks and standard work, building strong relationships with clients and critical business partners, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen the business offer.
Success in this role requires building foundational understanding of the life cycle of the trade, operational workflows, related technical systems, and operational risk, while continuing to grow business, investment, and technical acumen. Ongoing development in data literacy, analytics tools such as SQL and Python, and visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau is highly encouraged.
What You’ll BringStrong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication
A control-minded, risk-aware approach to decision-making
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
A continuous improvement mindset and interest in strengthening processes
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow investment, business, and technical expertise
Minimum of three years of related work experience
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
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.
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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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