Vanguard is hiring an Internal Audit Engagement Manager to join our Global Investment & Finance Audit Services (GIFAS) team. This role is designed for audit professionals with experience across the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, trading, fund operations, and investment risk.
As part of Vanguard’s global investment audit center of excellence, you will oversee the day‑to‑day execution of audit engagements, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and communications are managed effectively across asset management and global investments. The role focuses on fund governance, securities and trading risk, product‑level risk, and internal controls.
This opportunity is a strong fit for auditors with hands‑on experience executing complex, client‑facing financial services audits within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets environments.
What You'll Do
Serve as a trusted advisor and consultant to the department and investment leaders on governance, risk, control, and areas of expertise.
Manage audit and consulting engagements to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality work and value-added recommendations. Lead multiple engagement teams concurrently in a matrixed environment. Deliver industry expertise and perspective to the team and investment management. Support annual and ongoing risk assessments and the creation of the audit and consulting plan for the Product Center of Excellence.
Communicate and clearly articulate the objectives, status, and results of assigned work to various levels of management. Influence management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with leaders in the Investments division, functional areas, and risk partners.
Develop a thorough understanding of the processes, issues, pertinent regulations, and risks associated with the engagement scope.
Evaluate the adequacy of the audit control environment, identify control gaps, and recommend continuous improvements. Perform complex audit work and analysis. Provide informed opinions on audit and consulting findings, ratings, and recommendations to senior management.
Communicate expectations and review the work of the audit team, providing coaching and feedback to aid in their development.
Challenge the status quo and implement agile, analytics-driven, and innovative methods to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum of five years’ related work experience preferably in the financial services industry, including internal or external audit experience within financial services, with a strong preference for asset management, global investments, or capital markets
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced degree is a plus.
Experience managing the day‑to‑day execution of audit engagements, including coordinating activities, tracking progress, and communicating status and key issues to senior stakeholders.
Strong conceptual understanding of investment and trading lifecycles, fund governance structures, and regulatory frameworks applicable to investment products.
Hybrid role — candidates must be commutable to Vanguard’s Malvern, PA office.
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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