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Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)’s mission is to reduce extended enterprise risk at Vanguard. We protect Vanguard through our stewardship of the third-party risk lifecycle and enable strategic, risk informed decisions.
As a Governance Specialist on the TPRM Strategy & Governance team, you will play a key role in advancing this mission by strengthening how third-party risks are identified, governed, and managed across Vanguard. If you are interested in driving forward a highly visible, rapidly evolving global program with enterprise impacts, this is the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
- Steward and evolve Vanguard’s Global TPRM Policy and associated standards.
- Develop enterprise risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting to create improved transparency and inform third-party risk reduction activities.
- Lead assurance initiatives to strengthen third‑party risk oversight, monitor compliance with TPRM policies and standards, and drive enterprise accountability.
- Support enterprise and departmental initiatives that advance the maturity, effectiveness, and sustainability of Vanguard’s global third-party risk program.
- Provide strategic risk advisory support for risk partners and divisional stakeholders, serving as a trusted thought partner for third-party risk.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of five years’ related work experience, with two years’ experience in risk management.
· Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
· Ability to collaborate and engage with key program stakeholders.
· Demonstrated program and project management experience.
· Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
· Professional certification (CTPRP, CPA, CIA, CISI, CRISC, etc.) preferred.
Important Information
This position operates in a hybrid environment. Team members are expected on‑site at Vanguard’s campus Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. Monday and Friday are designated remote workdays, unless business needs require otherwise.
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.