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.