Job Description

Our vision in Vanguards Institutional Investor Group (IIG) is to champion client outcomes through an approach that sees the individual or institution in every interaction, and advocates for their long-term financial well-being as if it were our own. With a trusted brand, industry-leading products and advice, and recently announced bold partnerships, IIG is a key player in the U.S. Institutional market. At the same time, IIG is continuing to evolve and refine its strategy to ensure continued success amidst an ever-changing and dynamic competitive landscape. That starts with you. As a member of our Strategy, Planning & Analytics (SP&A) team you will: help shape IIGs strategy, advance IIGs strategic priorities in support of the Institutional mission, clients, participants, products, and crew, and support senior leader decision making across the division.

In this role, you will:

* Demonstrate strong conceptual thinking skills to address key strategic topics and questions in the division and set vision for project team(s).
* Apply strong project management skills to lead and execute engagements and provide direction and guidance to a team of strategy analysts. Leverage and manage cross-functional teams as required.
* Conduct efficient and thorough analyses of substantial (i.e., high impact) strategic issues confronting the Institutional business following traditional strategy consulting frameworks and methodologies, including hypothesis driven approach. Summarize and present findings through compelling story-lines, presentations, and white papers.
* Demonstrate strong executive presence in presenting strategic analysis, findings, and recommendations to senior management.
* Utilize relationship management skills to assist senior leaders in formulating and implementing the divisional agenda and help inform business planning.
* Keep abreast of industry, market and company trends, and partner with business leaders to understand key concerns and opportunities for IIG; tailor analysis and synthesis around these topics.
* Act as a thought leader by identifying strategic topics and presenting compelling ideas for research evaluation to the SP&A team and senior leadership. Build and maintain strategic relationships across sites, departments, divisions, and internal and external partners to support initiatives.
* Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide coaching, guidance, 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.
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What It Takes:

* Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (Master's degree or PhD preferred).
* Minimum of eight years related experience, including substantial experience in strategy consulting and financial analysis.
* Ability to lead complex strategic engagements with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
* Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills to senior management.
* Preference for knowledge of the retirement industry and Vanguard's institutional business segment.
* Excellent project management and prioritization skills.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, were changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesnt 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 thats how weve 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. Lets make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards 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 Vanguards 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 Vanguards 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.