Corporate Strategy Consultant - Enterprise Initiatives

Vanguard's Strategic Market Development team ("SMD") is building an elite group of bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders focused on shaping Vanguard's next growth horizons. SMD operates at the intersection of corporate strategy, innovation, and digital product, to "future-proof" the company and extend Vanguard's legacy as a disruptor that redefined the investment industry. SMD's mission is to identify, validate, and advance next-horizon opportunities, including new business models and markets, innovative products, AI-driven solutions, and other disruptive ideas. This is a fast-paced environment for ambitious professionals looking to do the best work of their careers. If you thrive in complexity and ambiguity, have a track record of extraordinary achievement, and bring deep expertise in financial services or financial technology, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: * Identify, validate, and advance next-horizon opportunities that shape Vanguard's future. * Lead competitive strategy and scenario planning to anticipate market shifts, breakthrough technologies, and evolving client needs. * Monitor industry and market trends to develop hypothesis and help senior leaders "see around corners" to prepare for emerging opportunities and threats. * Partner with Vanguard's Strategic Consulting team and Corporate Development team to help drive enterprise-level strategy and initiatives that position the firm for long-term resilience and success. * Collaborate across Vanguard to advance high-impact technology and digital product incubation efforts. * Synthesize complex and ambiguous data into actionable recommendations; deliver compelling materials and presentations to the firm's most senior leadership. Qualifications: * Broad Operational & Analytical Skillset: You're as comfortable analyzing complex data or performing deep research as you are rolling up your sleeves as a front-line operator driving a project. * Technical Fluency: You can understand and evaluate novel technologies and assess real-world applicability. * First-Principles Thinker: You are skilled at breaking down ambiguous, open-ended problems and synthesizing insights from technology, market trends, and client behavior. * Ownership & Proactivity: You are a self-starter with an innate drive to tackle challenges and deliver results without waiting for direction. * High EQ and Collaboration: You excel at managing complex stakeholder groups and navigating differing views dispassionately in high-stakes settings. You'll be working with senior executives, business leaders, technical teams, and external partners, often acting as the connective bond among them. * Proven Track Record: We look for a demonstrated track record of extraordinary achievement, whether in prior roles, academics, or other endeavors. * Domain Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in financial services and/or financial technology is a significant advantage. * Five years related experience. * Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 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.