Head of Trading & Execution, Global Investment Management & Finance Systems

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard is seeking a Head of Trading & Execution within the Global Investment Management & Finance Systems (GIFS) to define the future of trading and execution technology for one of the world’s leading investment firms. This senior, front-office executive will set the enterprise agenda across multi-asset execution, leading the modernization of Vanguard’s order management and trading ecosystem while advancing greater scale, standardization, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of software development leadership experience in investment management, trading, or broader financial services.
• Proven success building and leading large-scale order management and trading platforms within top-tier asset managers, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or investment banks.
• Deep, hands-on understanding of multi-asset execution workflows across equities, fixed income, and FX; private assets experience is a plus.
• Track record of partnering with senior leaders across Investment Management, Data, Finance, and Technology to deliver scalable, differentiated solutions.
• A strong people leader with the ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent while fostering an inclusive, high-accountability culture.

Nice To Haves

• private assets experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define Vanguard’s enterprise execution strategy and multi-year roadmap across order management and trading for all asset classes, including automation and emerging technologies.
• Serve as a trusted partner to Investment Management Group (IMG) leadership, portfolio managers, traders, and quants, translating business needs into solutions and influencing direction when needed.
• Lead the evolution of multi-asset order management, trading platforms, and execution venues across vendor and proprietary solutions, including performance oversight and issue remediation.
• Partner across data and middle- and back-office teams to standardize workflows, data models, and controls across asset classes and regions.
• Establish governance for execution platforms, including change, risk, and control frameworks, in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Legal.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering responsible innovation, psychological safety, and measurable delivery.
• Own budget, prioritization, and multi-year strategic planning.
• Represent GIFS in senior forums, steering committees, and enterprise councils.

What This Job Offers

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