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Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Are you ready to lead the charge in next-generation risk assurance? At Vanguard, we’re redefining how security is done—leveraging AI-driven insights to protect millions of investors and safeguard a global technology ecosystem.
As a Senior Technical Risk Assurance Analyst, you’ll lead comprehensive risk assessments across a rapidly-evolving technology landscape, encompassing on-premises and cloud-based applications, infrastructure, third-party vendors, and platforms utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). Employs advanced AI-driven tools to enable continuous security readiness, proactively identifying, tracking, and rating risks. Provides deep technical expertise and strategic consultation in the design, implementation, and enhancement of processes, tools, and methodologies used to assess, validate, and safeguard the integrity of enterprise systems, architectures, and configurations.
**This hybrid role can be based in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Malvern, PA (HQ)**
What You’ll Do
Lead Advanced Security Assessments: Drive comprehensive evaluations of security controls across cloud, on-prem, and AI-powered platforms. Identify vulnerabilities and deliver actionable solutions that make an impact.
Harness AI for Risk Management: Use advanced AI tools to continuously monitor, track, and predict risks. Enhance models for greater accuracy and align AI-driven insights with Vanguard’s risk framework.
Influence Technology Decisions: Collaborate with IT leaders, business units, and vendors to shape secure implementations and guide adoption of emerging security initiatives.
Set the Standard: Define best practices for risk assessments, vulnerability management, and secure development processes. Update security standards and close gaps before they become threats.
Investigate & Innovate: Analyze complex security incidents, validate controls, and lead special projects that push the boundaries of cybersecurity.
Be the Expert: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. Act as a trusted advisor on security practices and AI-driven risk strategies.
Experience:
8+ years in IT security or application development, with proven expertise in risk assurance and emerging technologies.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Certifications: ISC² CISSP CRISC CISA CCSP GIAC GSEC CEH
AI-focused certifications (AAISM, CSPAI) a plus
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.
