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Municipal Index Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Yesterday Scottsdale, AZ

Municipal Index Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

The Vanguard Municipal Index team plays a critical role in overseeing a suite of municipal bond index funds, contributing to Vanguard's leadership in fixed income investing. This role will serve as a senior member of the team with portfolio management and analysis responsibilities for Vanguard's growing suite of municipal index ETF's.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the municipal index portfolio managers and traders to develop and implement investment strategies across Vanguard's municipal index portfolios.
  • Lead the day-to-day management of several municipal bond index ETFs, including execution of trades in municipal securities and oversight of portfolio construction and rebalancing.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external trading counterparties and internal business partners, such as credit research, investment risk, trading operations, Office of the General Counsel, and investment strategy.
  • Represent the Municipal Index team, funds, and strategies to internal and external stakeholders-including clients, industry conferences, and professional associations.
  • Partner with the investment technology team to develop innovative investment capabilities and tools that enhance portfolio management efficiency and insight.
  • Mentor and develop less tenured team members, fostering growth and deepening expertise within the Municipal Index team.

Qualifications:

  • Ten years of related work experience, including five years municipal bond fund, ETF or separately managed account portfolio management experience preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
  • MBA and/or CFA preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

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Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-169936
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-27T20:44:42

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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