Controls Assurance, Specialist

Global Risk and Security(GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g. assets and data) and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights deep expertise and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster stronger risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S theEnterprise Security and Fraud(ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew property data and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged passionate and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care work-life balance and an investment in your future at its core.

We are looking for an experienced Control Assurance Specialist to join our this role you will lead the assessment and testing of our Enterprise security and fraud controls ensuring they are welldesigned implemented effectively and operating as intended. You will play a key role in delivering Design Effectiveness Testing (DET) and Operating Effectiveness Testing (OET) across our Enterprise security and Fraud control environment and help us strengthen our resilience against cyber threats.

What Youll Do

• • Lead the planning execution and documentation of DET and OET for Enterprise Security and Fraud controls.

  • Evaluate the design implementation and performance of cyber security controls across domains such as Identity & Access Management Network Security Cloud Security Vulnerability Management Logging & Monitoring and more.

  • Identify control weaknesses and partner with control owner to define and track remediation actions.

  • Support audit readiness and interact with 2nd and 3rd line on control topics.

  • Produce clear actionable assurance reports dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders.

  • Provide guidance training and subjectmatter expertise on cyber control testing and assurance practices.

  • Stay current on cyber security trends frameworks and regulatory expectations to enhance our testing approach and methodologies.

What Were Looking For

• • 8 years of experience in Cyber Security IT Risk Internal Audit Technology Assurance or related fields.

  • Experience of control assurance activities within financial services preferred.

  • Strong understanding of cyber security controls frameworks and control testing methodologies (DET/OET).

  • Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear business insights.

  • Excellent communication stakeholder management and reporting skills.

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere 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.