Risk Manager

Take your financial services career to the next level in a challenging mid-level manager position that hones your skills and increases your sphere of influence. Join Vanguard as a Risk Manager, where you'll develop, manage and execute risk management projects, assessments and programs for our Integrated Retirement Plan Solutions business. You'll be part of the essential core of an industry-leading company known for its strong ethical practices and client focus. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, yet individual achievement is recognized and rewarded. We invest in your professional development with ongoing education and training at our award-winning, on-site Vanguard University. Set your goals high, and explore this dynamic position with Vanguard.

As a Risk Manager you will:

- Identify and evaluate risks and exposures associated with products, services, technologies, operations, policies and business processes.
- Work with business partners on risk-mitigation strategies, and implement appropriate risk-mitigation programs and initiatives. 
- Ensure that internal controls are properly implemented without compromising client service or regulatory obligations.
- Educate IRPS business on risk issues.
- Assist with reporting on business risks and presenting findings to the IRPS Risk Council. 
- Identify and implement improvements to risk-management methodologies and practices.
- Monitor the status of risk-mitigation strategies and internal audit activities, and consult with the business to ensure completion.
- Participate in preparing and executing IRPS-related SAS70 reports; coordinate with and provide oversight for internal and external auditors.

Position Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline. 
- Minimum of five years of internal control, auditing and/or project-management experience, with at least two years of people-management experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of internal control theory and practices; knowledge of regulatory compliance highly desirable.
- Industry experience with recordkeeping, mutual funds, operations and/or investment management services preferred.
- Strong project- and people-management skills.
- Business acumen and flexibility.
- Proven decision making ability concerning issues of high complexity.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid analytical skills and understanding of processes, technology and operational concepts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Vanguard, a leading financial company, offers a competitive Total Rewards package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.