Policy Analyst International Policy Development, Ops and Reporting

The role

Vanguards Global Public Policy (GPP) function is responsible for managing Vanguards policymaker relationships and driving our investor-focused policy agenda through advocacy policy expertise research and thought leadership and data and analysis.

This position on GPPs Global Policy Development Operations and Reporting team will coordinate with GPP colleagues and business partners on strategy development and reporting on international policy matters (working very closely with the International Head of Public Policy & Advocacy).

In this role you will be a key player for Vanguard by

• Leading multiple projects or major workstreams ensuring structured planning execution and monitoring of deliverables within defined scope and timelines

• Coordinating policy process engaging subject matter experts to establish a working team approach and communication plan

• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders effectively communicating key policy updates resolving roadblocks and guiding decision-making

• Tracking key metrics preparing detailed reports and providing leadership with data-driven insights for informed decision-making

• Providing expert recommendations on critical enterprise policy challenges ensuring timely attention of escalated policy issues

• Review and validate data documents and reports for completeness and precision

• Working with primary trade association partners to understand their approach and position on areas of focus

• Partnering with subject matter experts across Vanguard to assess impacts of potential policy and regulatory actions

• Developing content and collateral for meetings with policymakers

• Preparing policy materials for Vanguard senior leadership and Board use and ensure all outputs represent best and final work ready for executive and stakeholder review

What it takes

• Be able to demonstrate your commitment and alignment to Vanguards mission of taking a stand for all investors treating them fairly and giving them the best chance of investment success

• Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience with proven experience in project management stakeholder engagement and process optimization. Public policy expertise is not required

• Show a proven ability to work independently as a self-starter taking initiative to identify and solve problems

• Show advanced skill in using project management and reporting tools

• Be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder adept at aligning key stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives with executive presence

• Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with clear analysis and actionable solutions

• Show a proven ability to implement strategy and drive business outcomes through fast-paced high-impact workstreams with a focus on prioritization

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office Tuesday-Thursday

Why Vanguard

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost uncomplicated investments.

Its what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients crew (internally employees are referred to as crew) and communities is guided by one simple statement: Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse inclusive and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguards core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified and we are united in delivering on Vanguards core purpose: to take a stand for all investors to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race color national origin or ancestry religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran or military addition Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information as well as any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please informif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.