Internal Audit Manager -Investments & Funds

Position Overview

Vanguard’s Internal Audit & SOX department is hiring a Manager in Audit Services for the Global Investment and Financial Audit Services (GIFAS) team! This is a high-impact, people leader role responsible for leading a team of internal auditors in delivering risk-based audits and consulting engagements across portfolio management, trading, and enterprise risk management functions. As a trusted advisor, you’ll influence senior leadership and help strengthen Vanguard’s global control environment. This role is for candidates with strong people leader experience within the investment and financial auditing space. If you’re passionate about talent development, coaching, and building strategic partnerships with business leaders, this is your opportunity to make a difference. As part of the GIFAS leadership team, you’ll foster a collaborative, agile, and development-focused environment. Location: Chesterbrook, PA (Hybrid).

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise audit team members by providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback, and making compensation decisions.
• Plan, direct, and oversee audit activities for the Investments division, including risk assessments and audit planning.
• Lead multiple audit and consulting engagements to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work while providing subject matter expertise and industry insights.
• Define and communicate engagement objectives to audit teams and business partners; assess risk, analyze data, and evaluate internal controls.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and risk partners across the Investment Lifecycle.
• Communicate audit status and results to senior management, influencing actions and improving the control environment.
• Set clear expectations for the team and provide coaching to support professional development, leveraging team strengths to ensure collaboration and timely execution.
• Participate in special projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CFA, CPA) or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
• Experience Required: Minimum of five years of relevant work experience with significant management responsibility in audit, risk, or internal controls, with deep expertise in risk management, financial services, and corporate finance.
• Proven leadership skills including hiring, talent development, coaching, and performance management.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong project execution capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute beyond direct responsibilities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a client-focused approach, with experience presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability in conceptual thinking and leading change effectively.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid working model offering enhanced flexibility and opportunities for in-person collaboration.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on professional development and long-term client outcomes.