Investment Audit Senior Engagement Manager

Malvern, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Investment Audit Senior Engagement Manager to join ourGlobal Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS)team! This critical role focuses on evaluating risk and strengthening controls in GIFAS including front-office (investment/portfolio management) middle-office (investment operations) and back-office (fund accounting and oversight) functions.

In this role you will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to completerisk-based audit engagements assess internal controls and influence senior leadership to enhance the control environment. You may also serve as asubject matter experton investment products and processes. This role requires strong critical thinking project management relationship-building communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to internal audit leadership and investment teams ongovernance risk and controlmatters.
Lead multipleaudit and consulting engagementsconcurrently in a matrixed environment delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations.
Support annual and ongoingrisk assessmentsand contribute to the development of the audit plan.
Clearly communicate audit objectives progress and results to stakeholders at all levels and influence management to implement improvements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across theInvestment Lifecycle risk partners and functional areas.
Develop deep knowledge of relevant processes regulations and risks within the scope of each engagement.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls identify gaps and recommend continuous improvements.
Perform complex audit analysis and provide well-supported findings and ratings to senior management.
Review team deliverables set expectations and provide coaching and feedback to support professional development.
Promote innovation by applyingagile audit techniquesand finding opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business finance accounting or a related field; advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or professional certification (CIA CFA FRM) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience infinancial services preferably inasset managementinternal audit orrisk and controls.
Strong technical knowledge ofinvestment and trading lifecycles capital markets and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Proficiency indata analyticsand the ability to derive insights to support audit conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and aclient-focused mindset with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
Demonstrated conceptual thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
This is a hybrid role based in Malvern PA. Candidates must be able to work onsite three days per week starting on Day 1. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to internal audit leadership and investment teams ongovernance risk and controlmatters.
Lead multipleaudit and consulting engagementsconcurrently in a matrixed environment delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations.
Support annual and ongoingrisk assessmentsand contribute to the development of the audit plan.
Clearly communicate audit objectives progress and results to stakeholders at all levels and influence management to implement improvements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across theInvestment Lifecycle risk partners and functional areas.
Develop deep knowledge of relevant processes regulations and risks within the scope of each engagement.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls identify gaps and recommend continuous improvements.
Perform complex audit analysis and provide well-supported findings and ratings to senior management.
Review team deliverables set expectations and provide coaching and feedback to support professional development.
Promote innovation by applyingagile audit techniquesand finding opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business finance accounting or a related field; advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or professional certification (CIA CFA FRM) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience infinancial services preferably inasset managementinternal audit orrisk and controls.
Strong technical knowledge ofinvestment and trading lifecycles capital markets and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Proficiency indata analyticsand the ability to derive insights to support audit conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and aclient-focused mindset with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
Demonstrated conceptual thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
This is a hybrid role based in Malvern PA. Candidates must be able to work onsite three days per week starting on Day 1. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.