Director, Debit Card & Money Movement

Vanguard Debit Card Initiative

The Director will serve as the strategic owner and program lead for Vanguard's debit card initiative within the Cash & Savings portfolio. This role will drive the end-to-end strategy, vendor management, operational readiness, and cross-functional alignment required to launch and scale a differentiated debit card experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep and proven expertise in payments, product strategy, and client experience, and will be responsible for translating strategic vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Ownership :

• Define and evolve the strategic roadmap for debit card capabilities, including spend enablement, client experience, and competitive positioning.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Personal Investor, Advice / Wealth Management, Finance, Risk, Legal, Technology, and Distribution.
• Serve as the primary liaison to external vendors and internal partners for RFPs, onboarding, integration and ongoing vendor management.
• Conduct market analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Program Leadership :

Data-Driven Decision Making :

Operational Readiness :

Strategic Integration :

Qualifications :

Vanguard's hybrid work model is designed to balance flexibility with collaboration. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays through Thursdays to foster connection, learning, and teamwork, while Mondays and Fridays offer the option to work remotely.

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. 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.