Audit Engagement Manager

The Vanguard Group • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard’s Internal Audit & SOX department is seeking an Audit Engagement Manager to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team, with a focus on financial crime and fraud risk. In this role you will lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements covering enterprise-level financial crimes and fraud, while also supporting audits across other lines of business and specialty areas. You’ll play a pivotal role in implementing the audit strategy on key risk topics, collaborating closely with partners to drive improvements in control environments. We seek individuals with strong critical thinking, project management, and relationship-building skills who can communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and influence senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a business related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls (e.g., operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits); experience with, or exposure to, financial crime and/or fraud risk management and mitigation frameworks preferred.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while leading multiple responsibilities and delivering on project goals.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with proficiency in data analytics to support insight-driven decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused mentality, collaborative approach, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS, CAMS-Audit) is a plus.
• CAMS certification preferred; candidates without it must obtain the CAMS certification within one year of joining the team. Other financial crime or fraud‑related certifications may also be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and consulting engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality results and actionable recommendations to improve controls.
• Define and communicate engagement objectives, scope, and key risks to the audit team, department management and business clients.
• Present findings to management, analyzing data to identify root causes and control gaps, and advocate for improvements to strengthen controls and processes.
• Guide audit team members with clear expectations and constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Build and manage relationships with business leaders and risk partners across divisions.
• Contribute to special projects and additional duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager