Audit Engagement Manager Investments & Funds

Audit Engagement Manager Investments & Funds

We are currently seeking an Audit Engagement Manager Investments & Funds to join our Global Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS) team! This critical role focuses on evaluating risk and strengthening controls in GIFAS, including front-office (investment / portfolio management), middle-office (investment operations), and back-office (fund accounting and oversight) functions.

In this role you will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete risk-based audit engagements, assess internal controls, and influence senior leadership to enhance the control environment. You may also serve as a subject matter expert on investment products and processes. This role requires strong critical thinking, project management, relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal audit leadership and investment teams on governance, risk, and control matters.
• Lead multiple audit and consulting engagements concurrently in a matrixed environment, delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations.
• Support annual and ongoing risk assessments and contribute to the development of the audit plan.
• Clearly communicate audit objectives, progress, and results to stakeholders at all levels, and influence management to implement improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across the Investment Lifecycle, risk partners, and functional areas.
• Develop deep knowledge of relevant processes, regulations, and risks within the scope of each engagement.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls, identify gaps, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Perform complex audit analysis and provide well-supported findings and ratings to senior management.
• Review team deliverables, set expectations, and provide coaching and feedback to support professional development.
• Promote innovation by applying agile audit techniques and finding opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Chesterbrook, PA. Candidates must be able to report into the office 3 days / week.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a missionwe'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.

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.