Job Summary
Responsible for defining, designing, and driving the next generation of Securities Lending operating models, workflows, technology capabilities, automation, and data solutions to enable scalable growth, improve client outcomes, and reduce operational risk. Acts as a strategic partner across Operations, Technology, Product, and Industry stakeholders to shape the future state of Securities Lending. Serves as the "forward-looking architect" for Securities Lending Operations, combining deep industry expertise, strategic process design, emerging technology awareness, and transformation leadership to shape how work will be performed in the future.
Role Profile
- Demonstrated expertise in process improvement, workflow design, operational architecture, and transformation initiatives
- Strong project and program management capabilities, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across Operations, Technology, Risk, Product, and business partners
- Active engagement with industry forums, market participants, vendors, and thought leadership to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data-driven insights to support decision-making and operational improvement
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, with a focus on emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, digital assets, cloud technologies, and fintech innovations
- Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable operating models, technology requirements, and actionable roadmaps
Key Outcomes and Responsibilities
Strategic Process & Operating Model Leadership- Develop and maintain a multi-year operational improvement roadmap aligned to Securities Lending Operations business objectives
- Design future-state workflows and operating models that improve efficiency, control effectiveness, and reduce risk
- Establish clear process ownership, governance, and performance measurement frameworks
- Lead local and global project teams from ideation through implementation, ensuring delivery of prioritized outcomes
- Influence and gain alignment across IMG, Technology, Risk, and Operations stakeholders
- Drive adoption of new capabilities through effective change management and stakeholder engagement
- Monitor industry, regulatory, fintech, and market structure developments to identify opportunities and risks
- Benchmark operational capabilities against industry best practices and leading market participants
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate innovative solutions and emerging operating models
- Identify, evaluate, and champion opportunities for automation, AI, advanced analytics, and workflow optimization
- Partner with technology teams to shape platform enhancements and future-state capabilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor on operational implications of new technologies and digital transformation initiatives
- Improve process health through proactive management of quality, risk, control, and compliance measures
- Reduce operational touchpoints, exceptions, and rework through simplification and automation
- Influence prioritization across technology, data, and systems workstreams to maximize business value
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
- Expertise in process improvement, workflow design, operational architecture, and transformation initiatives
- Project and program management experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across Operations, Technology, Risk, Product, and business partners
- Engagement with industry forums, market participants, vendors, and thought leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data-driven insights
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, digital assets, cloud technologies, and fintech innovations
- Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable operating models, technology requirements, and actionable roadmaps
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.
