Internal Audit Engagement Manager, Investments

About the position Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is hiring an Engagement Manager to join our Global Investment & Finance Audit Services (GIFAS) team. As part of our global product center of excellence, you will lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements across portfolio management, trading, and risk management functions, focusing on evaluating and enhancing internal controls. You'll play a pivotal role in executing audit strategy on key risk topics, collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive improvements in control environments. Responsibilities • Lead audit and consulting engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality results and actionable recommendations to improve controls. , • Define and communicate engagement objectives, scope, and key risks to the audit team, department management and business clients. , • Present findings to management, analyzing data to identify root causes and control gaps, and advocate for improvements to strengthen controls and processes. , • Guide audit team members with clear expectations and constructive feedback to support their growth. , • Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and risk partners across divisions. , • Contribute to special projects and additional duties as needed. Requirements • Minimum of five years related work experience preferably in the financial services industry, including asset management or banking. Audit, risk, or controls experience preferred. , • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced degree is a plus. , • CIA, CFA, FRM, or other financial certification preferred but not required. , • Strong technical expertise in asset management, including investment and trading lifecycles, product management, and capital markets, and with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the financial services industry. , • Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities. , • Strong conceptual thinking aptitude. , • Excellent time and project management skills. , • Client focused mindset with strong relationship management skills. , • Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making. , • Strong interpersonal skills, including: written and verbal communications, willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary, and commitment to self-improvement and completion of team objectives. Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree is a plus. , • CIA, CFA, FRM, or other financial certification preferred but not required. Benefits Apply Job!