Vanguard's Internal Audit SOX (IAS) department has an exciting opportunity in our Center for Audit Practices and Enablement (CAPE) team.

We're looking for a tech-savvy, innovative individual who's passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to make a difference. This role is a crucial part of our forward-thinking, dynamic team and is key to delivering automated utilities and data analytics solutions that provide greater assurance to the organization, increase our stakeholder's productivity, and deliver deeper insights into the operating effectiveness of our organization's control environment - all of which ultimately support Vanguard's purpose to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

You'll collaborate with a diverse and talented team of centralized data analysts, decentralized data analysts, and Information Technology engineers to design, develop, deliver, and advance our analytics infrastructure and solutions with the latest technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in requirements gathering, technical communication, data analytics. Experience developing with Python, building data visualizations, and implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is preferrable.

In this role you will:

Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements for data analytics and automation projects. This includes understanding business needs, translating them into technical requirements, designing process flows, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Project Management and Stakeholder Communication: Manage project activities, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, communicate progress and updates to stakeholders, and address any issues or risks that may arise

during the project lifecycle.

Develop Automation: Leverage automation tools (e.g., Python scripts, SQL, UiPath, etc.) to build automation for business stakeholders to increase efficiency.

Report Visualization: Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights from business data. Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key metrics, trends, and performance indicators to stakeholders and management.

Systems Integration and Solution Design: Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement integrated solutions that meet business requirements. This includes evaluating technology options, defining system architectures, and ensuring compatibility and scalability of solutions.

Process Improvement and Optimization: Identify opportunities for Robotics Process Automation (RPA) process improvement within internal audit. Analyze existing processes, map processes, design workflows, recommend enhancements or changes, and collaborate with teams to implement solutions that streamline operations and increase efficiency.

Keep Up with Technology and Be Innovative: Present alternatives, make recommendations, and assist in technology implementation decisions. Monitor technology developments (e.g., GenAI); recommend and address trends and new technologies within the context of organizational strategies.

What it takes:

• Knowledge and proficiency with the following tools & technologies: Python, SQL, data visualization & analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), Robotics Process Automation (RPA) concepts and tools, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) concepts, infrastructure, and database platforms (e.g., Active Directory, AWS infrastructure, SQL Server)
• Communication with technical experts and non-technical business stakeholders is critical to the success of this role! Must have ability to understand complex processes and document process diagrams to share with stakeholders for meaningful discussion
• Ability to handle ambiguity and achieve success in a fast-paced, complex work environment
• Strong understanding of agile software development methodologies and enabling tools
• Planning and organizational skills with ability to successfully execute and deliver concurrent priorities
• Minimum of five years related technical experience; some working knowledge of audit, risk, and controls
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience (e.g., MIS, Information Technology, Data Sciences, Data / Business Analytics)

Special Factors:

• This position is hybrid and would require you to be local to our Chesterbrook, PA office.
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• You should be aware this will designate you as a Fund Access Person and carries with it certain responsibilities and restrictions.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.