Risk Advisor, Accounting & Finance

Vanguard is a company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Risk Advisor for their Finance Risk team to support teams in understanding and managing risks within their daily processes and key initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners based on Vanguard’s operational and strategic risk framework
• Support the effectiveness of risk management within the business by setting measurable goals, raising standards, improving quality, and enhancing overall risk management efforts; monitor progress and measure success in identifying and managing risk exposure
• Lead and assist the business in developing, implementing, and managing short‑ and long‑term risk management strategies aligned with department goals, objectives, and standard risk policies and procedures
• Work with the business to mitigate risks and optimize process efficiency; use industry best practices to design effective controls and recommend new or improved risk management strategies; provide consultation, facilitation, and analytical support as new products, services, processes, or procedures are developed
• Develop strong relationships with enterprise and divisional partners to understand their ongoing risk needs and build credibility as a thought partner
• Assess the design of existing controls and recommend improvements using industry best practices; apply the risk management framework and its core concepts when discussing exposures with the business
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned