Senior Governance Specialist, Superannuation at Vanguard

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Superannuation Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Reporting, Due Diligence, Policy Development, Board Reporting, ASIC Compliance, APRA Compliance, Contractual Oversight, Written Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Vanguard More than 50 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners. Today, Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 25 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals. Our Team & Opportunity As part of the Office of the Superannuation Trustee, this role will participate in various trustee governance activities, including the oversight and monitoring of service providers for the Trustee (Vanguard Super Pty Ltd). The role reports to the Head of the Office of the Superannuation Trustee, works closely with the Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance, and collaborates with key contacts of related party service providers across a comprehensive range of services for Vanguard Super. What you will do Analyse management and Board reporting provided by related and third-party service providers; Develop and review Trustee policies and procedures and make amendments and recommendations; Manage relationships with key service contacts and oversight delivery of related party contractual commitments; Conduct Annual Review and Due Diligence of third-party suppliers Prepare Board papers and present to the Board; Participate in and/or provide oversight of projects for key initiatives; Support regulator engagements/requests, provide guidance and support the preparation of information, participation in assurance reviews and assisting in providing information to the regulators, as required. Support Company Secretary, Senior Managers of the OST and the Head of the Office of the Superannuation Trustee, as required. What are we looking for An understanding of and focus on members best financial interests. Superannuation experience in either a risk, compliance, governance or Trustee support role. A demonstrated strong understanding of the Superannuation regulatory environment and key regulators, in particular ASIC and APRA. Ability to review, understand and translate complex concepts into quality written materials. Exceptional organisational and communication skills, an ability to work effectively and to collaborate with a range of people including more senior stakeholders. Specialisations that will make an impact Experience and/or qualifications in cyber security, information technology, data governance, and/or artificial intelligence will be highly regarded. 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. Our 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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.

Responsibilities

The role involves overseeing trustee governance activities and monitoring service providers for Vanguard Super. Key duties include analyzing Board reporting, developing trustee policies, and supporting regulatory engagements with ASIC and APRA.