Senior Internal Auditor

The Vanguard Group • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Internal Audit Services Team has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this dynamic role, you will execute risk‑based business and operational audits, while also incorporating technology and IT control considerations relevant to modern, digitally enabled business processes. You will evaluate management’s internal controls, influence senior leadership to strengthen the control environment, and support audit coverage of key enterprise and technology‑enabled risks. BCAS covers a wide range of Vanguard’s business and corporate functions—including client services, wealth and advice, intermediary support, and key enterprise functions—making it an excellent fit for someone who enjoys cross‑functional work and meaningful involvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of three years proven experience required.
• Proven ability to function in fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or academic concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS), information technology, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA) is a plus.
• Experience in audit, risk or controls (i.e. operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal) preferred.
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.
• Incorporate relevant technology considerations into audits, including assessing IT‑enabled controls (e.g., system access, automated controls, data integrity, and key interfaces) in partnership with technology stakeholders.
• Connect with various levels of management (department and client) to discuss progress and results including opportunities to strengthen processes/controls and related remediation efforts.
• Participate in client discussions including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience.
• Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and establish relationships with business process owners and management.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings.
• Apply relevant industry acumen including best practices, established standards, regulatory and global impact considerations to provide recommendations to business management.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced auditors by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed