Audit Engagement Manager

Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is seeking an Audit Engagement Manager to join our Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team, with a focus on financial crime and fraud risk. In this role you will lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements covering enterprise-level financial crimes and fraud, while also supporting audits across other lines of business and specialty areas. You'll play a pivotal role in implementing the audit strategy on key risk topics, collaborating closely with partners to drive improvements in control environments. We seek individuals with strong critical thinking, project management, and relationship-building skills who can communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Lead audit and consulting engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality results and actionable recommendations to improve controls. Define and communicate engagement objectives, scope, and key risks to the audit team, department management and business clients. Present findings to management, analyzing data to identify root causes and control gaps, and advocate for improvements to strengthen controls and processes. Guide audit team members with clear expectations and constructive feedback to support their growth. Build and manage relationships with business leaders and risk partners across divisions. Contribute to special projects and additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a business related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS, CAMS-Audit) is a plus. Minimum five years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls (e.g., operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits); experience with, or exposure to, financial crime and/or fraud risk management and mitigation frameworks preferred. CAMS certification preferred; candidates without it must obtain the CAMS certification within one year of joining the team. Other financial crime or fraud‑related certifications may also be pursued. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while leading multiple responsibilities and delivering on project goals. Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with proficiency in data analytics to support insight-driven decision-making. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused mentality, collaborative approach, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Special factors:

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this role. This position is hybrid and would require you to be local to our Malvern, PA office. 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.