Equity Investment Risk Analyst
Equity Investment Risk Analyst
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Provides investment risk management support across Vanguard's global equity funds, partnering with portfolio managers, traders, and operations to strengthen risk measurement, monitoring, and reporting.
About Equity & Multi‑Asset Investment Risk
Our Equity & Multi‑Asset Investment Risk team provides independent, forward‑looking risk oversight across Vanguard's global equity and multi‑asset strategies-spanning both index and active mandates. We partner closely with portfolio managers, traders, product, and technology to identify and evaluate key drivers of fund performance (e.g., market, factor, style, concentration, and liquidity), monitor risk and fund positioning, conduct scenario analyses to inform trading strategies, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights. The team strengthens investment governance by challenging assumptions, surfacing emerging risks, and aligning risk profiles with intended investment objectives. By combining quantitative research, robust analytics, and practical judgment, we help ensure portfolios are resilient, client outcomes are durable, and investment decisions are made with disciplined risk awareness.
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Core Responsibilities
- Risk Infrastructure: Support the development and implementation of processes and dashboards to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate equity risk exposures.
- Research & Insights: Research best practices; analyze data across equity fund management units; recommend control and process improvements.
- Tools & Analytics: Help build technology‑based tools and metrics; perform statistical analysis to monitor and explain equity risk; present clear insights to senior leaders, PMs, and traders.
- Model Validation: Apply tools and techniques to evaluate equity risk models and provide ongoing validation and documentation.
- Market Expertise: Maintain knowledge of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and investment themes; incorporate evolving business needs into risk analysis.
- Projects: Contribute to special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years related work experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Progress toward CFA or FRM preferred.
Specializations that will make an impact
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau); familiarity with OMS/EMS and risk platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Barra, proprietary models) a plus.
- Strong statistical foundation (time‑series methods, distributions, correlations) and practical experience with VaR, stress/scenario design, liquidity/concentration analysis, and factor risk.
- Excellent communication skills-able to translate complex analytics into succinct insights and actionable recommendations for PMs, traders, and senior leaders.
- High integrity and attention to detail; comfortable operating in a global, fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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