Lead Investment Risk and Controls Manager, Internal Audit

We are seeking a Lead Investment Risk & Controls Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for owning end-to-end audit engagements across the investment lifecycle, providing independent challenge to front-, middle-, and back-office functions, and influencing stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of technical audit expertise, investment operations knowledge, and leadership capability. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience leading audits within investment operations and fund accounting environments, along with the ability to drive outcomes—not just execute testing.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, scoping, execution, and reporting across investment-related processesProvide independent challenge to business stakeholders across front office (portfolio management/trading), middle office (investment operations), and back office (fund accounting, NAV oversight)Define audit scope, identify risks, and drive testing strategies, ensuring high-quality and efficient executionEvaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including NAV calculations, valuations, reconciliations, trade lifecycle processes, and income/expense accuracyIdentify control gaps and develop actionable, business-relevant recommendationsClearly communicate findings to senior leadership, influencing stakeholders to implement improvements in complex or ambiguous environmentsLead multiple engagements concurrently and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholdersProvide informal leadership and coaching to junior team members, including reviewing work and offering feedbackSupport audit risk assessments and contribute to the development of the annual audit planPromote innovation through agile audit techniques and continuous improvement initiativesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or certification (CIA, CFA, FRM) preferred8+ years of experience in financial services, within asset management, internal audit, or investment operations/riskExperience leading or owning audit engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery of resultsStrong applied knowledge of the investment lifecycle, with hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Fund accounting (NAVs, income, expenses), Valuation and pricing controls, Trade lifecycle and investment operations, Reconciliations and securities processingProven ability to identify control gaps, assess risk, and develop actionable recommendationsDemonstrated experience presenting to and influencing stakeholders, including senior leadership or front-office teamsExperience mentoring, reviewing, or guiding others’ work (formal or informal leadership)Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentThis position is hybrid and requires regular on-site presence 3 days per week in Malvern, PA.Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.SummaryLocation: Malvern, PAType: Full time