Fraud Investigation and Prevention Analyst, Specialist

Join Vanguard's Global Risk & Security team as a Fraud Investigation & Prevention Analyst, Specialist. In this role, you will lead and execute fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and response activities designed to protect Vanguard, its clients, and its crew. You'll partner across the enterprise to identify emerging fraud risks, investigate incidents, implement mitigation strategies, and enhance fraud controls through intelligence-led analysis and continuous process improvement. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in safeguarding client assets while helping shape Vanguard's fraud prevention strategy. Core Responsibilities Through independent fraud case investigations while effectively maintaining a high-volume, fluctuating caseload, and incident/escalation response activities from discovery through complete resolution. Identifies fraud trends, evaluates emerging threats, and follows prevention strategies and control enhancements. Partners with stakeholders to develop and implement automated fraud detection capabilities and process improvements. Executes, reviews, and maintains Global Fraud policy and procedures consistent with global fraud standards and practices. Makes recommendations to management as to the creation of new procedures as needed. Thoroughly documents case chronology and necessary reporting. Reports any trends to management to mitigate future fraud. Works with business units and stakeholders to support fraud prevention measures and controls. Consults with Vanguard business units on fraud prevention, trends and detection/response issues/questions. Supports the project teams as needed. Analyzes situations, identifies practical solutions and escalates matters as needed. Develops and maintains an established network of internal and external contacts to gather, exchange, and execute actionable fraud intelligence to best protect Vanguard Crew, information and client assets. Support department overviews, new hire training and onboarding. Provides guidance, advice, training and mentoring to other members global security and fraud unit related to fraud control methods and investigation standards and practices. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of three years of experience in fraud investigations, fraud prevention, financial crimes, AML/BSA, risk management, transaction monitoring, threat intelligence, investigations and recovery, or related disciplines. At least two years of direct fraud investigation and prevention experience preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of banking, brokerage, wealth management, or financial services environments. Data analysis skills using Excel and/or analytical reporting tools. Ability to think independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold the certification must successfully obtain it within one year of employment via self-study. Vanguard sponsors the certification process. Ability to work a hybrid schedule (Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr