Audit Senior Manager

Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX department is seeking an Audit Senior Manager for the Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! This role involves leading a team of auditors to perform risk-based audits and consulting within the Corporate Services and US Distribution business areas, with a special focus on the Workplace Solutions portion of the business.

 

Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership and critical thinking skills, along with a passion for developing talent and building strategic partnerships. In this role, you’ll lead a team of auditors, managing performance and growth in a matrixed, agile environment. As part of the BCAS leadership team, you’ll help shape a collaborative, development-focused culture while driving impactful business outcomes.

 

Responsibilities:

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, providing mentorship and training. Set performance standards, review performance, and make compensation decisions.

• Plan, direct, and supervise audit activities, including risk assessments. Assist in setting audit and consulting plans.

• Lead audit and consulting engagements to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work. Oversee multiple teams, providing industry expertise.

• Develop and communicate engagement objectives to audit teams and business clients. Define scope, assess risks, analyze data, and evaluate controls.

• Establish and maintain relationships with management and risk partners.

• Communicate work status and results to management, influencing them to act on recommendations.

• Set clear expectations for the team and provide feedback to develop team members. Leverage team skills for collaboration and timely completion of work.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. Professional certification or advanced degree is a plus.

• Minimum of five years of related work experience.

• Significant management experience in audit, risk, or controls, with expertise in operational audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, or controls/compliance/legal.

• Proven people leadership skills, including hiring, talent attraction, coaching, and performance development.

• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to persuade and influence others.

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.