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Senior Multi-Asset Investment Risk Manager - Model Portfolios

Vanguard

Vanguard

Malvern, PA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities


  • Develops and implements an effective and efficient risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate multi-asset model portfolio investment risk exposures. Provides thought leadership to improve the investment process and publishes value added research and insights.
  • Develops and implements best practices for multi-asset model portfolio investment and business activities to control various risks. Provides guidance on investment risk management policies and procedures, limits, and guidelines. Uses a variety of analytical resources to develop and enhance existing risk-return analysis, including performance attribution, multifactor risk models, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
  • Uses expertise and judgement to manage a broad range of potential investment risks for both existing multi-asset model portfolio and new model portfolio assessments. Develops clear, actionable insights to influence the investment management process and enhance risk-adjusted returns. Presents thorough, clear, and insightful analysis to senior leaders, portfolio managers, and traders.
  • Develops and implements increasingly complex processes, tools, and techniques to evaluate and validate equity and/or fixed income multi-asset investment models and advance risk management capabilities.
  • Maintains deep understanding of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and general investment themes in order to bring an informed perspective to the risk management processes. Develops a deep understanding of Vanguard's model portfolio investment management functional areas. Keeps abreast of current issues in business operations and incorporates changing business needs into risk analysis.
  • Represents the investment management group at internal and external meetings and conferences.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications


  • Minimum of eight years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Professional certification (CFA, FRM) preferred.


Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is 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.