Fund & Investment Operations Analyst - ETF Operations

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. 

It's what we stand for: value to investors. 

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of daily, weekly and monthly deliverables for ETF-specific tasks, including validation of basket components, valuation of baskets, and preparation of team reporting deliverables

• Administer the daily monitoring for compliance with prospectus limitations and various regulations of each domiciled product

• Complete comprehensive impact analysis of issues and recommends solutions. Independently resolving issues and elevates material issues. Identify opportunities and recommend process improvements to gain efficiencies and ensure quality

• Promote a comprehensive conceptual understanding of funds, the business unit processes, and the impact on internal and external clients

• Monitor various controls and procedures to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures while advocating awareness of risk management practices

• Exhibit working knowledge of operations processes and accurately execute policies and procedures utilizing controls, and identify opportunities for improvement to further mitigate risk.

• Monitor risk via dashboards, and identify and communicate situations that expose risk

• Mentor and coach other team members, serve as a cross trained resource to the department, and provides assistance and training support as needed

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

What it takes

• Previous experience of working within Fund Operations

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of training and experience

Special Factors 

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the London office 3 days per week

This role encompasses activities that fall within the remit of UK Financial Conduct Authority ('FCA') regulation. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to UK regulatory requirements in relation to conduct rules, regulatory references and the assessment of fitness and propriety, knowledge, experience and competence. Where appropriate, the role may also be subject to approval by the UK FCA.

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 (internally employees are referred to as 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. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.  

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.