• Business Controls Oversight, Senior Specialist

    Vanguard (Malvern, PA)


    Core Responsibilities

    1. Leads enterprise-level control initiatives across multiple business lines. Designs and implements scalable control frameworks that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

    2. Provides strategic guidance on risk identification, measurement, and mitigation. Develops and refines control management programs that align with enterprise risk tolerance and business objectives.

    3. Influences divisional and enterprise-wide control strategy by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ensures alignment with industry standards and evolving regulatory expectations.

    4. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders across business, risk, compliance, and audit functions. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistency and effectiveness of control activities.

    5. Serves as a subject matter expert in business controls and operational risk. Provides mentorship and thought leadership to peers and junior specialists. Represents the function in enterprise forums and regulatory discussions as needed.

    6. Maintains deep knowledge of Vanguard’s business operations, regulatory landscape, and industry trends. Applies this knowledge to anticipate risks and proactively shape control strategies.

    7. 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 certifications (CPA, COSO, CIA, CISA) preferred.

    + Previous Audit/Compliance experience

    + Risk/Controls expertise

     

    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.