Senior Internal Auditor

Vanguard's Internal Audit and SOX department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team!

In the Senior Internal Auditor role, you will complete risk-based audits to evaluate management’s internal controls and influence senior management to take action to improve the control environment. You will collaborate with partner groups across divisions and be instrumental in implementing the audit coverage strategy for key risk topics.

Responsibilities :

Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.

Connect with various levels of management (department and client) to discuss progress and results including opportunities to strengthen processes / controls and related remediation efforts.

Participate in client discussions including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and establish relationships with business process owners and management.

Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client facing deliverables such as process / control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings.

Apply relevant industry acumen including best practices, established standards, regulatory and global impact considerations to provide recommendations to business management.

Act as a mentor to less experienced auditors by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.

Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.

Qualification :

Undergraduate degree in a business-related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA) is a plus.

Minimum of three years proven experience required. Experience in audit, risk or controls (i.e. operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory / consulting, controls / compliance / legal) preferred.

Proven ability to function in fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.

Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.

Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary.

This position is hybrid and will require you to be local to our Chesterbrook, PA office.

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.