Senior Compliance Advisor - Portfolio Review Department in London

The Team

Vanguard's purpose is to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance of investment success. With a rapidly growing business in Europe, we are seeking a commercially minded, experienced Compliance professional to partner with Vanguard's Portfolio Review Department (PRD), with a primary focus on product development and ensuring that existing funds remain compliant throughout the funds lifecycle. PRD is responsible for overseeing Vanguard's 400-plus mutual funds, ETFs, and their investment advisors worldwide. Our European product offering currently consists of more than 100 UCITS mutual funds and ETFs.

The Role

We're growing across Europe and looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Product Compliance Advisory team. You'll work closely with Vanguard's European Product team, delivering practical, forward-thinking advice on governance, regulatory and conduct matters that support our strategic priorities. Based in London, you'll collaborate with colleagues across Europe and join an experienced team reporting to the Head of Investments and Product Compliance. As part of the second line of defence, you'll advise across the full lifecycle of our European products - including Irish and UK funds and ETFs - covering research, launches, product changes, governance and policy development.

In this role you will:

• Provide PRD with guidance and advice in relation to Vanguard products.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with colleagues in the Compliance Product Team (PRD), PRD, and other members of the Office of the General Counsel.
• Provide specific regulatory advice at the early stage of research initiatives.
• Provide advice on the anticipation, impact assessment and response to regulatory developments.
• Design and deliver effective regulatory training initiatives to the business.
• Maintain a deep knowledge and awareness of the investment industry.
• Contribute to the creation of management reporting and communication on Compliance matters to senior management.

What it takes:

• Significant related work experience within an asset management compliance function.
• A curious mindset, commercial, tenacious, lateral thinking and relationship orientated.
• Strong knowledge of FCA Handbook and CBI requirements in relation to UCITS product regulation.
• Understanding and awareness of product governance requirements for distributors.
• Understanding of FCA consumer duty, SDR, requirements and SFDR and ESG regulation.
• Strong knowledge of UCITS, with a specific focus on Irish and UK requirements.
• Ability to develop a broad understanding of Vanguard's business and the investment industry.
• Positive relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and diverse responsibilities and keeping to deadlines.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Special Factors:

• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).
• This role encompasses activities that fall within the remit of UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation.

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

Inclusion Statement:

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew, and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing." We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity:

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias.

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.