Owns strategic analysis and competitive research. Derives key insights and recommendations for Workplace leadership to inform divisional strategy and decision making. Structures problems to evaluate Vanguard's position compared to competitors. Uncovers ways to create value for the business and improve Vanguard’s financial position, competitive standing, and risk profile
Responsibilities:
Provides direction and guidance to a team of strategy analysts around key strategic topics and questions. Leverages and manages cross-functional teams as required.
Provides thought-leadership by identifying strategic topics and presenting compelling ideas for research evaluation to Divisional Leadership.
Participates in department-level strategic planning, contributing insights derived from analysis and synthesis of the team. Manages client relationships and anticipates needs.
Develop and lead strategic, competitive, and product analyses. Consult independently with internal clients to define the business problem, issues, and planned approach for research and analyses. Lead work planning and business problem diagnosis, coaching less experienced strategy analysts in best practices and building business acumen.
Synthesize analyses, key findings, and potential solutions into actionable recommendations. Work with senior managers to prepare and deliver materials, including client presentations, white papers, case studies, etc.
Interpret and analyze highly complex data using business acumen to derive key insights. Verify the quality, accuracy, and reasonableness of the data. Display, organize, and craft data into a compelling storyline with actionable insight for the client.
Develops and implements operational plans to achieve departmental objectives. Works with senior management in the planning, development and execution of short and long range goals.
Stay abreast of industry, market, and competitive trends. Support efforts to keep the senior management team informed of key industry, competitive, and product trends. Recommend new and enhanced capabilities and services.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum eight years related work experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. MBA or graduate degree preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including strong facilitation and presentation skills to senior management.
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to derive meaningful insights from analysis.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and AI efficiency tools (e.g., CoPilot)
Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum eight years related work experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- MBA or graduate degree
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, facilitation and presentation to senior management
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to derive meaningful insights
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and AI efficiency tools (e.g., CoPilot)
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills
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
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.
