Head of Advised Asset Allocation

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$160K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in wealth management, investment strategy, or asset allocation.
  • Significant experience in creating portfolio recommendations for individuals.
  • Deep knowledge of risk management and portfolio construction.
  • Proven leadership in investment teams with influence over senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to simplify complex investment concepts into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of asset allocation and portfolio frameworks for wealth clients.
  • Create personalized investment strategies based on client goals and needs.
  • Enhance portfolio models and related methodologies through research and analytics.
  • Provide advisors with tools and guidance for managing sophisticated client scenarios.
  • Oversee governance and risk assessment of investment strategies and team performance.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing investment research team.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health plans and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings options including a 401(k) plan.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Head of Advised Asset Allocation leads the research team responsible for developing personalized asset allocation frameworks that translate client goals, preferences, and financial circumstances into scalable portfolio solutions for wealth clients.

The role oversees allocation methodology, portfolio modeling, capital market assumptions, and wealth portfolio design in partnership with investment management, product, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead asset allocation, portfolio construction, and model portfolio frameworks for wealth portfolios.
  • Design scalable personalized investment recommendations aligned to client goals, risk capacity, income needs, taxes, liquidity, and legacy objectives.
  • Advance portfolio methodology, research, capital market assumptions, analytics, and technology-enabled personalization.
  • Equip advisors with recommendation frameworks, decision tools, communications, and guidance for complex client situations.
  • Oversee governance, risk, suitability, model performance, and team leadership across investment and cross-functional partners.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team with strong investment, analytical, and client-focused capabilities.


What it will take
  • 10+ years of experience in wealth management, investment strategy, portfolio construction, asset allocation, or multi-asset investing.
  • Significant experience developing portfolio recommendations for individual investors.
  • Deep expertise in asset allocation, risk management, and personalized portfolio construction.
  • Experience leading investment teams and influencing senior business stakeholders.
  • Track record of translating sophisticated investment concepts into scalable client solutions.


Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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