The role will contribute to assessing and implementing regulatory change, supporting sustainability disclosures, strengthening governance and controls, and improving the processes through which ESG requirements are delivered. The successful candidate will work across global and European teams, translating complex requirements into practical business outcomes and supporting the continued development of Vanguard’s sustainability capabilities
In this role you will:
- Analyse sustainability-related regulatory, industry and reporting requirements, assessing their implications for Vanguard’s business, products and disclosures.
- Contribute to the preparation, review and enhancement of sustainability disclosures and related materials, ensuring they are clear, accurate and consistent.
- Translate complex requirements and analysis into practical recommendations, detailed documentation and concise executive-level communications.
- Partner with stakeholders across investment management, stewardship, legal, compliance, risk, data, distribution, technology and operations.
- Facilitate workshops and discussions to define requirements, resolve issues and develop effective implementation solutions.
- Support appropriate governance and oversight, including documenting decisions, escalating risks and preparing materials for relevant governance forums.
- Review ESG data, methodologies, assumptions and supporting information, challenging where necessary to promote quality and transparency.
- Help develop scalable processes, governance arrangements and technology-enabled solutions that support effective sustainability reporting and change delivery.
- Coach and support junior colleagues, sharing good practice across business analysis, project delivery and sustainability reporting.
- Build a strong understanding of Vanguard’s sustainability approach, operating model and wider industry context.
What it takes / qualifications:
- At least four years of relevant experience within sustainability reporting or sustainability regulatory change and asset management or financial services.
- Experience analysing complex requirements and translating them into clear business actions or reporting outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Experience managing workstreams, priorities, stakeholders and dependencies in a complex environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to think critically and strategically, navigate ambiguity and connect related issues across the organisation.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse global teams.
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to identify issues, progress work independently and escalate risks appropriately.
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
- At least four years of relevant experience within sustainability reporting or sustainability regulatory change and asset management or financial services.
- Experience analysing complex requirements and translating them into clear business actions or reporting outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Experience managing workstreams, priorities, stakeholders and dependencies in a complex environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to think critically and strategically, navigate ambiguity and connect related issues across the organisation.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse global teams.
- Proactive and organised approach, with the ability to identify issues, progress work independently and escalate risks appropriately.
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.
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