Fund & Investment Operations Analyst

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities: Manage the new account setup and operational maintenance of Vanguard's direct indexing business. Accountable for the following: Timely and accurate setup of new Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). Includes validation of data completion along Vanguard’s acceptance of portfolio instruction Review of data inputs (client info, investment directive, holdings) across various platforms and software Management of other operational risk-exception reports and tasks, used to support VPI's management of client portfolios Effective communication and updates across both internal and external stakeholders Support work and data input from other members of the department, including coverage and data quality validation Support process improvements efforts. Identify areas of inefficiency or risk, verbalize recommendations, collaborate with team-members, execute on Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred Two years’ related work experience Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring risk is mitigated across a high-volume data inputs Comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environment Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication across internal and external stakeholders Excel vlookup, pivot table, and macros Python knowledge a plus Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. 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. 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

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years’ related work experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring risk is mitigated across a high-volume data inputs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environment
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Excel vlookup, pivot table, and macros

Nice To Haves

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Python knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the new account setup and operational maintenance of Vanguard's direct indexing business.
• Timely and accurate setup of new Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). Includes validation of data completion along Vanguard’s acceptance of portfolio instruction
• Review of data inputs (client info, investment directive, holdings) across various platforms and software
• Management of other operational risk-exception reports and tasks, used to support VPI's management of client portfolios
• Effective communication and updates across both internal and external stakeholders
• Support work and data input from other members of the department, including coverage and data quality validation
• Support process improvements efforts. Identify areas of inefficiency or risk, verbalize recommendations, collaborate with team-members, execute on
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees