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Substantial Shareholding Disclosures Specialist

2 days ago Malvern, PA

Core Responsibilities

  • Monitor and execute global substantial shareholder disclosure obligations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate, timely, and regulator-compliant reporting.
  • Analyze portfolio holdings and transaction data to identify ownership threshold triggers, change-in-ownership events, and applicable disclosure or takeover-related filing requirements.
  • Research, review, and reconcile ownership compliance summaries to support Vanguard's adherence to global substantial shareholder and takeover regulations.
  • Interpret regulatory requirements and legal guidance, translating them into operational rules and decision frameworks for post-trade compliance systems.
  • Partner with internal teams, external counsel, and third-party vendors to implement, maintain, and enhance compliance rules within operating systems and monitoring tools.
  • Maintain and update a centralized library of compliance documentation, ensuring materials reflect current substantial shareholder and takeover requirements and are appropriately communicated to stakeholders.
  • Analyze complex transaction, ownership, and trading activity across global markets and present risk-related findings, escalations, and trends to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
  • Serve as a subject matter specialist for global substantial shareholder disclosures and takeover regimes, acting as a liaison with regulatory bodies, external counsel, system vendors, and global service providers.
  • Stay current on global regulatory, market, and industry developments impacting ownership disclosure, takeover, and post-trade compliance obligations.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives, control enhancements, and special projects, while continuing to support daily regulator-facing execution.

Qualifications

  • Experience in compliance, regulatory reporting, post-trade operations, or a related financial services function, with exposure to ownership monitoring, regulatory disclosures, or transaction-driven reporting requirements.
  • Ability to analyze complex portfolio holdings and transaction data and apply ownership thresholds, change-in-control concepts, and regulatory rules to real-world scenarios.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulations and legal guidance and translate requirements into practical, operational solutions.
  • Three years related business experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-176243
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-26T20:53:50

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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