Equity Investment Risk Analyst

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Equity Investment Risk Analyst Our mission starts with you! Provides investment risk management support across Vanguard’s global equity funds, partnering with portfolio managers, traders, and operations to strengthen risk measurement, monitoring, and reporting. About Equity & Multi‑Asset Investment Risk Our Equity & Multi‑Asset Investment Risk team provides independent, forward‑looking risk oversight across Vanguard’s global equity and multi‑asset strategies—spanning both index and active mandates. We partner closely with portfolio managers, traders, product, and technology to identify and evaluate key drivers of fund performance (e.g., market, factor, style, concentration, and liquidity), monitor risk and fund positioning, conduct scenario analyses to inform trading strategies, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights. The team strengthens investment governance by challenging assumptions, surfacing emerging risks, and aligning risk profiles with intended investment objectives. By combining quantitative research, robust analytics, and practical judgment, we help ensure portfolios are resilient, client outcomes are durable, and investment decisions are made with disciplined risk awareness. 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. About Us Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward CFA or FRM preferred.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau); familiarity with OMS/EMS and risk platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Barra, proprietary models) a plus.
• Strong statistical foundation (time‑series methods, distributions, correlations) and practical experience with VaR, stress/scenario design, liquidity/concentration analysis, and factor risk.
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex analytics into succinct insights and actionable recommendations for PMs, traders, and senior leaders.
• High integrity and attention to detail; comfortable operating in a global, fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Risk Infrastructure: Support the development and implementation of processes and dashboards to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate equity risk exposures.
• Research & Insights: Research best practices; analyze data across equity fund management units; recommend control and process improvements.
• Tools & Analytics: Help build technology‑based tools and metrics; perform statistical analysis to monitor and explain equity risk; present clear insights to senior leaders, PMs, and traders.
• Model Validation: Apply tools and techniques to evaluate equity risk models and provide ongoing validation and documentation.
• Market Expertise: Maintain knowledge of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and investment themes; incorporate evolving business needs into risk analysis.
• Projects: Contribute to special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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