Audit Senior Manager

Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is seeking an Audit Senior Manager for the Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! This role involves leading a team of auditors to perform risk-based audits and consulting within the Corporate Services and US Distribution business areas, with a special focus on the Workplace Solutions portion of the business.

Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership and critical thinking skills, along with a passion for developing talent and building strategic partnerships. In this role, you'll lead a team of auditors, managing performance and growth in a matrixed, agile environment. As part of the BCAS leadership team, you'll help shape a collaborative, development-focused culture while driving impactful business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, providing mentorship and training. Set performance standards, review performance, and make compensation decisions.
• Plan, direct, and supervise audit activities, including risk assessments. Assist in setting audit and consulting plans.
• Lead audit and consulting engagements to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work. Oversee multiple teams, providing industry expertise.
• Develop and communicate engagement objectives to audit teams and business clients. Define scope, assess risks, analyze data, and evaluate controls.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management and risk partners.
• Communicate work status and results to management, influencing them to act on recommendations.
• Set clear expectations for the team and provide feedback to develop team members. Leverage team skills for collaboration and timely completion of work.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. Professional certification or advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Significant management experience in audit, risk, or controls, with expertise in operational audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, or controls/compliance/legal.
• Proven people leadership skills, including hiring, talent attraction, coaching, and performance development.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to persuade and influence others.