Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor – Global Investment & Finance Audit Services (GIFAS) Vanguard has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our GIFAS team. The role focuses on fund governance, securities and trading risk, product‑level risk, and internal controls. You will complete risk‑based audits to evaluate management’s internal controls and influence senior management to improve the control environment, collaborate with partner groups across divisions, and implement audit coverage strategy for key risk topics. Responsibilities Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (research, evaluation, analysis, testing, reporting) on risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices. Connect with various levels of management to discuss progress, results, and opportunities to strengthen processes/controls and remediation efforts. Participate in client discussions assessing risk and effectiveness of controls, providing recommendations based on industry acumen and standards. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among audit team; establish relationships with business process owners and management. Prepare and deliver high‑quality internal work papers and client‑facing deliverables (process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations, audit report findings). Act as a mentor by coaching on internal audit processes, methodology, business lines, and supporting technology. Participate in special projects and department initiatives as needed. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a business‑related field or equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA) is a plus. Minimum of three years of experience in audit, risk, or controls (operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal). Understanding of investment and trading lifecycles, fund governance structures, and regulatory frameworks applicable to investment products. Proven ability to function in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with multiple diverse responsibilities. Data analytics literacy with ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights. Strong written and verbal communication; willingness to assist outside of direct assignments when needed. Location & Work Arrangement This position is hybrid and requires you to be local to our Malvern, PA office. Visa Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Vanguard Group