Vanguard has an exciting opportunity to strengthen the regulatory engagement practices and internal governance reporting on the Regulatory Response team. This role is an individual contributor that will be responsible for preparing materials related to a wide range of regulatory and compliance topics. The role requires thought leadership, strong diplomacy, and communication skills to lead colleagues across the firm in producing materials that are transparent, comprehensive, and clear. This position provides the ability for cross-departmental project participation, interaction with various teams, and build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the engagement of Vanguard’s regulatory agenda, including:

Coordinating and collaborating with business partners throughout across the enterprise to consolidate information from multiple sources into comprehensive, cohesive presentations, responses, reports or other materials for engagement with regulators
Regularly interacting with peers within the firm and externally, including regulators and financial services industry organizations.
Appropriately demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Vanguard and its clients, by applying sound judgment and business practices to mitigate and manage regulatory risk
Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and proactively inform stakeholders of relevant industry trends, emerging regulatory issues priorities and matters.
Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies, ensuring a clear line of communication to drive process efficiency.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Analytical and strategic mindset with ability to simplify complex information quickly.
Strong leadership presence; can lead through influence / without formal authority; well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; experience with regulatory communications a plus.
Adept at synthesizing large amounts of information and providing concise messaging.
Confident and has ability to structure, summarize, present project status as well as defend recommendations and outcomes.
Can work effectively in a team-based, collaborative leadership model; a team player who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to carry out their work.
Self-starter who brings high sense of urgency to assignments and goals.
Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive professional attitude.
Comfortable with ambiguity and change and working in a large, complex organization.
High degree of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
Ability to apply situational judgment and decision-making authority.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of five years related work experience, with a focus on regulatory interactions with a financial services firm.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to independently engage with regulators, senior management, and internal teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and provide strategic solutions.
Attention to detail, with the capability to manage complex regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.

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