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Executive Protection Specialist
mid · Risk & Compliance
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, the Enterprise 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.
Executive Protection Specialist:
- Deliver executive protection services for corporate leadership during domestic and international travel, events, and daily activities.
- Conduct advance work, site assessments, and logistical planning for travel, meetings, hotels, venues, and transportation routes.
- Perform ongoing threat, vulnerability, and exposure assessments to inform protection strategies and travel planning.
- Plan and support secure executive movements, including contingency and emergency response planning.
- Maintain situational awareness and apply avoidance, de‑escalation, and sound judgment as primary protective strategies.
- Adapt quickly to changing schedules, environments, and operational priorities while maintaining professionalism.
- Coordinate with corporate security leadership, travel security teams, law enforcement, and approved external partners as required.
- Respond effectively to security, safety, or medical incidents with discretion and composure.
- Produce clear risk assessments, incident reports, after‑action reports, and operational documentation.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and always uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Travel & Availability Requirements
- Extensive domestic and international travel, often on short notice
- Ability to support extended assignments, irregular schedules, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to operate across time zones and rapidly changing itineraries.
What it takes:
- Requires 3–5 years' experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or related protective services.
- Demonstrated experience conducting advance work and threat, risk, or vulnerability assessments.
- Strong situational awareness, decision‑making, and judgment under uncertainty.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven discretion in handling sensitive personal and corporate information
- Valid driver’s license and ability to support secure transportation operations.
- Ability to meet physical and medical requirements consistent with protective duties.
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.