Senior Executive Communications Specialist

Serves as the strategic communications and thought leadership partner to Vanguard's Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation. Leads the development of executive positioning, strategic narratives, and communications programs that elevate Vanguard's voice on the future of investing, business transformation, and innovation. Partners closely with senior leaders across the enterprise to translate strategy into compelling stories that influence crew, clients, industry stakeholders and the broader marketplace.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy that strengthens the principal's profile.
Serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, providing counsel on executive presence, positioning, stakeholder engagement, messaging, reputation opportunities, and emerging issues.
Identify opportunities for speaking engagements, media engagements, authored content, industry forums, and strategic partnerships that advance Vanguard's reputation and strategic agenda.
Translates enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Builds relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, media contacts, academic institutions, and other external influencers to expand the reach and credibility of Vanguard's strategic narrative.
Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging.
Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines.
Excellent judgment and experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders.
Experience supporting corporate strategy, transformation, innovation, or management consulting leaders strongly preferred.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
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.

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