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Manager, Identity and Access Management Controls

Vanguard

Vanguard

Malvern, PA, USA · Charlotte, NC, USA · Dallas, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Manager, IAM Controls:

1. Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

2. Leads the design, build, and deployment of identity and access management controls and governance program that is compliant with enterprise security standards and integrated with enterprise access administration infrastructure. Works closely with senior leadership and other IT teams to align strategies and projects with business objectives.

3. Leads and oversees the implementation of changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs and to achieve department objectives. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.

4. Serves as a point of escalation for complex issues that may require management intervention. Analyzes the security impact of complex requests or incident tickets escalated by the team and either provides resolution or escalates to higher management depending on the criticality. Assesses and immediately notifies leadership of security issues or quality control events that may have an impact on business operations.

5. Works closely with external auditors to represent Vanguard and respond to audit findings. Ensures completeness and accuracy of responses and evidencing.

6. Maintains an active understanding of, and contributes to, the broader access management and information security discipline. Serves as thought leader across the enterprise and with external partners.

7. Participates on vendor software evaluation teams to analyze the security administration features and impacts of each package or release. May help define requirements, log issues and test upgrades and new releases.

8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

  • Minimum five years related work experience with three years of risk or controls experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

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.