Audit Engagement Manager

The Vanguard Group • Malvern, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is hiring an Audit Engagement Manager to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this role you will lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements across our client-facing and intermediary businesses, advice & wealth management, and corporate groups focusing on evaluating and enhancing internal controls. You’ll play a pivotal role in implementing audit strategy on key risk topics, collaborating closely with key stakeholders 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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, controls, or risk advisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Com/BBA/B.Tech) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong exposure to internal audit practices including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to assess control environments, identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned with business goals.
• Experience in managing engagements and providing feedback to develop junior team members.
• Proficiency in audit tools, Microsoft Office, and basic data analysis software; working knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving, documentation, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit 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, while promoting a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages individual and team 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: Mid Level