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Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is hiring an Engagement Manager to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this role you will lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements across our client-facing and intermediary businesses, advice & wealth management, and corporate groups focusing on evaluating and enhancing internal controls. You’ll play a pivotal role in implementing audit strategy on key risk topics, collaborating closely with collaborators to drive improvements in control environments.

We seek individuals with strong critical thinking, project management, and relationship-building skills who can communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

+ Lead audit engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality results and actionable recommendations to improve controls.

+ Define and communicate engagement objectives, scope, and key risks to the audit team, department management and business clients.

+ Present findings to management, analyzing data to identify root causes and control gaps, and advocate for improvements to strengthen controls and processes.

+ Guide audit team members with clear expectations and constructive feedback to support their growth.

+ Build and manage relationships with business leaders and risk partners across divisions.

+ Contribute to special projects and additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

+ Minimum of five years related work experience preferably in the financial services industry; previous in operational audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, or controls/compliance/legal experience is required.

+ Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced degree is a plus.

+ CIA, CPA or other financial certification preferred but not required.

+ Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with strong project execution skills.

+ Client focused mindset with excellent relationship leadership skills.

+ Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.

+ Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communications.

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.