Vanguard’s Internal Audit & SOX department is hiring a Senior Manager in Audit Services for the Global Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS) team! This is a high-impact, people leader role responsible for leading a team of internal auditors in delivering risk-based audits and consulting engagements across portfolio management, trading, and enterprise risk management functions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll influence senior leadership and help strengthen Vanguard’s global control environment.
This role is for candidates with strong people leader experience within the investment and financial auditing space. If you’re passionate about talent development, coaching, and building strategic partnerships with business leaders, this is your opportunity to make a difference. As part of the GIFAS leadership team, you’ll foster a collaborative, agile, and development-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Hire, evaluate, and supervise audit team members, providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback. Set performance standards and make compensation decisions.
Plan, direct, and oversee audit activities for the Investments division, including risk assessments and audit planning.
Lead multiple audit and consulting engagements to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, beneficial work. Provide subject matter expertise and industry insights.
Define and communicate engagement objectives to audit teams and business partners. Assess risk, analyze data, and evaluate internal controls.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and risk partners across the Investment Lifecycle.
Communicate audit status and results to senior management, influencing them to act on recommendations and improve the control environment.
Set clear expectations for the team and provide coaching to support professional development. Leverage team strengths to ensure collaboration and timely execution.
Participate in special projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CFA, CPA) or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
Significant management experience in audit, risk, or internal controls, with deep expertise in risk management, financial services, and corporate finance.
Proven leadership skills, including hiring, talent development, coaching, and performance management.
Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong project execution capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute beyond direct responsibilities.
Excellent relationship-building skills and a client-focused approach, with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to influence and lead change.
Note: This is a hybrid position requiring proximity to our Chesterbrook, PA office. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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.
