Overview

　　Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX (IAS) department has an exciting opportunity for an

　　 IT Audit Director o

　　n our Global Technology Audit Services (GTAS) team. Within Vanguard, Internal Audit is seen as a critical part of the risk management framework and is valued as a trusted voice and indispensable partner who helps us achieve this mission. Internal Audit brings a consultative and dynamic approach to their work, which is predicated on a culture of improving risk management and business outcomes for its partners, actively contributing to the development of its crew, and adopting an attitude of innovation and continuous improvement.

　　Summary

　　This role reports to the GTAS Department Head and is responsible for leading a team comprised of both leaders and specialists who are responsible for delivering risk-based audit and consulting engagements across a variety of IT platforms and functions.

　　This role is ideal for those enthusiastic about crew development, coaching, and people leadership. It is also ideal for those adept at building strong and trusting partnerships with IT leadership. As a senior leader of the GTAS team, you will be expected to bring a collaborative and development focused approach and environment to the team, working side by side with aligned departments in an agile setting. We look for individuals who have IT expertise and experience in one or more areas (e.g., application, cloud, network, vulnerability management, access control, cybersecurity, database administration), can think critically and conceptually, have excellent relationship management, communication, influence, judgement, and decision-making skills.

　　What it takesHire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide mentorship and training as necessary to develop crew. Set performance standards, review performance, and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.Lead all aspects of the audit and consulting plan for aligned technology division(s) and functional area(s), including developing audit scope, objectives, and work plans. Adjust and change the plan as appropriate.Lead audit and consulting engagements to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality work and value-add recommendations. Oversee multiple engagement teams concurrently working in a matrixed team environment. Approve overall objectives and scope of engagements and issue audit reports to senior management. Conclude audit and consulting findings and present ratings and recommendations to department and technology senior management.Communicate the status and results of audit and consulting plan as well as enterprise-wide topics to various levels of management. Influence management in the aligned technology division(s) and functional area(s) to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.Establish and maintain relationships with management and risk partners for aligned technology division(s) and functional area(s). Share perspectives and connects relevant industry acumen, including best practices, audit standards, competitors, regulatory environment, and global impact with technology processes.Support the creation of reports for senior management and contributes to reporting for the audit committee, regulators, and external auditors.Lead one or more department projects to deliver on operational and strategic goals.Participate in the development and management of the departmental budget and may contribute to the planning of the broader function budget. Reviews expenses to ensure team is operating within budgetary guidelines.Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum of eight years related work experience; audit, risk, or controls experience.Minimum of eight years people leadership and /or supervisory experience.Proven experience in influencing, persuading, and making pitches to senior leadership.Strong understanding and appreciation of information technology (e.g., application development, cloud, network infrastructure, cybersecurity.Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experienceSpecial FactorsPrevious experience in Security and Privacy is highly preferred.Previous experience in Data Analytics preferred.Graduate degree preferred.CIA, CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CISA, PMP, ITIL, AWS Cloud Architect, or other professional designation preferred.Special Factors

　　Sponsorship

　　Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

　　About Vanguard

　　We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

　　For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

　　We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

　　Inclusion Statement

　　Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

　　We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

　　When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

　　Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

　　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.