Equity Product Strategist

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of Vanguard’s Portfolio Review Department (PRD), the team responsible for overseeing Vanguard’s global investment product lineup, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving innovation across our Equity Product group. This team leads high-impact, cross-functional product strategy initiatives, including stewardship of our $7.5+ trillion equity product franchise. In this role, you’ll transform complex market data into strategic insights, collaborate with senior leaders, and influence the evolution of Vanguard’s equity investment product offerings.

Requirements

Five years related work experience, including three years' experience in product management and investment analysis/strategy.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Equity investment experience preferred.
Graduate degree preferred.
CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders, key stakeholders, and subject matter experts across the enterprise to evaluate strategic opportunities and priorities, recommending additions and changes to Vanguard’s global Equity product lineup.
Support the prioritization and advancement of Equity product strategy initiatives by assessing opportunities, identifying key considerations and trade-offs, and driving alignment across stakeholders.
Independently lead Equity product research projects and strategic initiatives from inception through decision.
Define project scope, establish priorities and timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support implementation planning and execution readiness with business partners.
Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of strategic, competitive, operational, and market considerations impacting Vanguard’s Equity product lineup.
Gather data from internal and external sources to develop evidence-based recommendations for new products and enhancements to existing offerings.
Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
Prepare and deliver executive-level memos, presentations, and supporting materials for governance forums and key decision-making bodies.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of industry, product, and competitive trends to support research, strategic analysis, and product decision-making.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.