Technology Risk Advisor

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in technology risk management
  • Understanding of modern and legacy software development practices
  • Familiarity with Financial Advisor Services and Workplace/retirement domains
  • Experience translating risks into actionable guidance
  • Excellent communication skills, especially with senior leadership
  • Preferred knowledge of third-party risk management and AI risk

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent risk oversight for various technology environments
  • Advise development teams on initiatives and architectural practices
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to derive actionable insights
  • Collaborate to enhance controls and response strategies
  • Monitor and adapt to emerging threats agilely
  • Influence team strategy and operational models

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence critical technology initiatives
  • Visibility in a key role within the organization
  • Chance to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in shaping risk management strategies
Full Job Description
As a Technology Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening independent (second-line) risk oversight for our business-aligned IT organizations-FAS Technology and Workplace Technology. You will serve as a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to software development and delivery teams, influencing critical initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and driving effective management of top risks.

You'll partner across risk and business teams to ensure strong, practical controls are in place while helping shape a forward-looking risk strategy. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes in protecting clients and advancing our Technology Risk organization.

What You'll Do
  • Provide independent risk oversight for modern and legacy technology environments
  • Advise and challenge teams on key initiatives, architecture, and delivery practices
  • Conduct risk assessments and drive clear, actionable risk insights
  • Partner across teams to strengthen controls and risk response strategies
  • Monitor emerging threats and adapt risk approaches in an agile way
  • Contribute to shaping team strategy, vision, and operating model


What We're Looking For
  • Strong foundation in technology risk management practices
  • Broad understanding of software architecture, engineering, and delivery models (modern and legacy)
  • Knowledge of Financial Advisor Services and/or Workplace/retirement business domains
  • Ability to assess emerging risks and translate them into actionable guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort influencing senior leaders
  • Experience with third-party risk management and AI risk (preferred)


Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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