Relationship Manager, Sr. Specialist

Vanguard•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 leading 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.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years related work experience.
Five years experience in Financial Services and Relationship Management strongly preferred.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
This job requires a regulatory license and/or registration (e.g. FINRA, state, SFC). These will be determined by Compliance based on role-specific duties.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages complex relationships with existing clients.
Supports strategy planning for a book of business.
Tracks growth opportunities, contributes to business planning activities, and drives client retention and loyalty through strategic and consultative guidance.
Proactively assesses client needs through strategic planning and consultations.
Recommends service and operational enhancements.
Presents recommendations to key client decision makers.
Resolves complex client issues related to products, services, or processes.
Drives the development and implementation of potential solutions to meet client needs.
Leverages experience and internal network to determine creative solutions for clients, often requiring cross-functional collaboration and cross-team ownership.
Uses advanced knowledge of Vanguard funds, products, and services compared to our competitors.
Strategically position Vanguard's products and services and enhance client loyalty.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.