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.

What it takes:

• Work with IT, business and Enterprise Security subdivisions and business units as the technical authority regarding security of application and systems software, equipment, and related capabilities and performance characteristics to evaluate their effectiveness at meeting defined security requirements, determining integration requirements and identifying ramifications on IT and business unit operations of their implementation.
• Support the development and maintenance of a portfolio of global security policies and standards. Responsible for oversight of management and decisions related to methodology and policy for all Security functions.
• Advise key stakeholders and security policy owners during policy discussions. Interface with clients on all inquiries related to Information and IT Security capabilities. Support the review and approval of all RFP responses related to security as needed.
• Work with Compliance and Regional Security teams to understand global regulatory requirements for security, develop global Security policies and standards, and oversee implementation. Interface with external regulators for Information and IT Security.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses and assesses contingency plans for Vanguard computer facilities, telecommunications capabilities, and installations to verify existence and effectiveness of safeguards.
• Review and analyze current and proposed policy directives and IT technical issues which may affect the implementation of Information Security across the enterprise.
• Recommend, develop, implement and coordinate new security policies, standards, procedures and operating doctrine at all levels across the company. Interpret policy relating to Vanguard information security functions and provides guidance, as required.

In this role, you will:

• Five years related work experience, Information Security experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Computer Science degree preferred.
• One or more of CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIA, CPA, or other relevant certifications required as per the role.

Special Factor

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.