We’re seeking a Senior Technology Risk Consultant to support initiatives across the Enterprise AI & Engineering Platforms organization, and broader technology landscape, with a focus on modern technology platforms, cloud environments, and emerging capabilities such as Generative AI.
This role is designed for a technology-first risk professional, someone who is comfortable working across a wide range of platforms (infrastructure, applications, analytics, and AI), quickly understanding how systems are built, and evaluating risk in real-world implementations.
You will partner directly with engineers, architects, and product teams to assess risk, challenge decisions, and recommend practical control improvements. This is not a policy-heavy or governance-only role. Success in this position requires hands-on risk assessment experience and the ability to operate across diverse and evolving technology domains.
What You’ll Do
Assess risk across modern technology environments, including cloud platforms, applications, analytics ecosystems, and emerging AI/GenAI capabilities.
Perform hands-on, end-to-end risk assessments, evaluating how systems are designed, implemented, and operated—identifying control gaps and recommending pragmatic mitigations.
Partner closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams to understand technical designs and influence outcomes with clear, actionable risk insights.
Evaluate a wide variety of platforms and use cases, demonstrating the ability to quickly ramp into new technologies and apply consistent risk assessment rigor.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant risk perspectives for senior stakeholders.
Challenge assumptions and design decisions where appropriate, helping teams balance speed, innovation, and risk management.
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and emerging technology efforts, bringing a technology-aware risk lens to new and evolving capabilities.
What Sets This Role Apart
You will operate as a horizontal risk advisor, not tied to a single domain (e.g., not just data governance or model risk)
Exposure to a broad and evolving technology landscape, including cloud platforms, and AI
Opportunity to work directly with technical teams shaping real implementations
Qualifications
Typically 8+ years of experience in technology risk, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical field
Demonstrated experience performing hands-on risk assessments across diverse technology environments (e.g., cloud, infrastructure, applications, platforms, or AI/ML systems)
Strong ability to understand technical architectures and challenge design decisions
Experience working directly with engineers, architects, or technical product teams
Proven ability to operate across multiple domains and rapidly ramp up on new technologies
Consulting or advisory experience, with the ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations, not just identify issues
What Will Differentiate You
Background that blends technical depth with risk assessment experience (e.g., prior engineering, architecture, or security experience)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, or distributed systems
Experience assessing emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, machine learning platforms) in real-world implementations
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and flex across changing priorities
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
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of IT experience
- Experience performing technology risk assessments
- Experience assessing risks related to analytics platforms and data science workflows
- Consulting or advisory experience
- Strong communication skills engaging senior stakeholders
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
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