The Business Risk & Governance Specialist is an individual contributor supporting business risk and governance activities within the Vendor Management Office of the Investment Management Group. The initial focus of the role is third party and vendor related business risk, working closely with investment, product, and operations teams to ensure key processes are well controlled, efficient, and resilient. As business evolves, the role may gradually expand to support additional business risk and governance activities across the department. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys applying governance frameworks directly to real business processes and improving how work gets done day to day.

Responsibilities:

• Support business risk and governance activities within the department by applying established frameworks to operational processes.
• Serve as the primary point of execution for third party and vendor related business risk activities, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and issue remediation.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of controls, document gaps, and recommend practical improvements using industry best practices.
• Execute and support key operational processes, including:
• Financial reconciliations
• License management
• Usage audits and reporting
• Issue tracking and remediation
• MiFID II support
• Partner with front office, product, and operations teams to support risk aware decision making and process improvements.
• Provide governance input during new vendor engagements and process changes to help ensure risks are considered early.
• Contribute to broader business risk and governance initiatives as scope evolves.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business risk, operational risk, investment operations, vendor management, or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience supporting governance, controls, or risk related activities in an operational environment
• Experience working with vendors or third parties as part of day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong ability to translate business risk concepts into clear, actionable tasks
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting third‑party or vendor risk management activities
• Familiarity with market data, investment operations, or related investment management processes
• Prior experience within the investment management or broader financial services industry
• Advanced degree (i.e. Master’s) in a relevant discipline
  
  
  

This role is part of our hybrid work model with Tuesdays through Thursdays in office and Mondays and Fridays with the option to work remotely, or continue working from our Malvern PA office.

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.