As a Technology Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening independent (second-line) risk oversight for our business-aligned IT organizations—FAS Technology and Workplace Technology. You will serve as a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to software development and delivery teams, influencing critical initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and driving effective management of top risks.
You’ll partner across risk and business teams to ensure strong, practical controls are in place while helping shape a forward-looking risk strategy. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes in protecting clients and advancing our Technology Risk organization.
What You’ll Do
Provide independent risk oversight for modern and legacy technology environments
Advise and challenge teams on key initiatives, architecture, and delivery practices
Conduct risk assessments and drive clear, actionable risk insights
Partner across teams to strengthen controls and risk response strategies
Monitor emerging threats and adapt risk approaches in an agile way
Contribute to shaping team strategy, vision, and operating model
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technology risk, IT audit, cybersecurity risk, operational risk, or a related field.
Experience assessing technology risks and evaluating the effectiveness of controls in complex technology environments.
Working knowledge of software development, technology architecture, cloud, and technology delivery practices.
Ability to provide independent challenge and influence technology and business stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting risk insights and recommendations to leadership.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services, wealth management, or retirement services.
Experience with third-party risk management, AI risk, or emerging technology risk.
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM.
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
- Strong foundation in technology risk management practices
- Broad understanding of software architecture, engineering, and delivery models (modern and legacy)
- Knowledge of Financial Advisor Services and/or Workplace/retirement business domains
- Ability to assess emerging risks and translate them into actionable guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort influencing senior leaders
- Experience with third-party risk management
- Experience with AI risk
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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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