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About the role:

Primary responsibilities of this role include:

+ Drive the development of OKRs and other strategic initiatives, in partnership with department leadership

+ Manage the portfolio of OKRs, programs, strategic opportunities, and risks with a prioritization mindset

+ Develop communication/interaction processes within the department to ensure visibility both within the department and among senior stakeholders & partners

The role will have dotted line reporting into the Head of Controls & Oversight.

Responsibilities

+ Manages programs or major workstreams of a broader program. Ensures that the scope of the program aligns with business priorities and that business value is properly measured for prioritization.

+ Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of Financial Services industry forces, competition, and trends to act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Monitors financial, legal, and other regulatory environments to ensure projects are aligned with the overall company strategy and market conditions.

+ Communicates with stakeholders, leaders, team members, management, and department partners to ensure that requirements and priorities are understood. Monitors project progress and results and submits regular status reports to management and internal and external stakeholders. Ensures the development and execution of business change management and communication plans.

+ Builds and maintains relationships across program stakeholders and proactively fosters effective communication between internal and external parties. Drives key decisions to ensure alignment with overarching goals across stakeholders.

+ Ensures all steps are taken to mitigate risk and maintains control, compliance, audit, and legal requirements. Maintains an appropriate level of technical and business knowledge to support program implementation.

+ Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Minimum of eight years related business experience. Financial Services and function-specific experience required. Minimum of four years project management experience.

+ Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.

+ Over 3 years experience managing large, cross-discipline projects with multiple priorities.

+ Over 3 years experience working in a regulated function in financial services.

+ Experience in risk management and/or operational control environments.

+ Exceptional strategic thinking ability.

+ Strong stakeholder management skills.

+ Executive presence with an ability to communicate effectively to broad range of stakeholders.

+ An ability to synthesize data and present it effectively to varying levels of stakeholders.

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.