Senior Auditor in City of Westminster

Vanguard's Internal Audit and SOX department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our European Business & Corporate Audit Services (BCAS) team! In this dynamic role, you will execute risk-based business and operational audits, while also incorporating technology and IT control considerations relevant to modern, digitally enabled business processes. You will evaluate management's internal controls, influence senior leadership to strengthen the control environment, and support audit coverage of key enterprise and technology-enabled risks. This role offers exposure across all areas of Vanguard's European business, with opportunities to partner closely with business, investment, and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.
• Incorporate relevant technology considerations into audits, including assessing IT-enabled controls (e.g., system access, automated controls, data integrity, and key interfaces) in partnership with technology stakeholders.
• Connect with various levels of management to discuss progress and results including opportunities to strengthen processes/controls and related remediation efforts.
• Participate in client discussions including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and establish relationships with business process owners and management.
• Prepare and deliver high‑quality internal work papers and client‑facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings.
• Apply relevant industry acumen including common practices, established standards, regulatory and global impact considerations to provide recommendations to business management.
• Act as a mentor by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a business‑related field of concentration or equivalent combination of training and experience; coursework or academic concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS), information technology, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Professional certification or advanced degree a plus - e.g., MBA; Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent; Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA - IIA).
• General business (financial services including asset management, banking) and audit experience (i.e. operational audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, advisory/consulting, controls/compliance/legal) preferred.
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry, regulatory requirements, and IT systems preferred.
• Proven ability to function in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision‑making.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments as needed.

Benefits

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.