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Vanguard’s Internal Audit & SOX (IAS) department is seeking an Audit Methodology & Quality Assurance Project Manager to join the Center for Audit Practices and Enablement (CAPE) team. CAPE provides leading practices and services related to audit methodology, quality assurance, training and development, and audit operations.
In this role, you will execute and/or manage portions of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and support initiatives requiring audit and risk management expertise, including maintaining audit methodology and assisting with annual audit planning. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of guidance and training to Internal Audit teams globally.
Responsibilities:
Conduct independent quality assessments of Internal Audit activities to evaluate adherence to methodology and professional standards, identify improvement opportunities, and reduce audit risk.
Support the development and ongoing maintenance of audit methodology and quality assurance programs, including benchmarking against professional standards, regulatory expectations, and leading practices.
Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives that impact or are impacted by IAS methodology by performing analysis, drafting materials, and working cross-collaboratively to ensure methodology and practices are aligned with industry standards.
Assist with annual audit planning activities, including data gathering, analysis, and creation of reporting to assist management with development of the annual plan; where applicable, use data analytics and automation to improve outcomes; help promote consistent application of planning methodology across audit teams.
Serve as a technical resource to audit teams by helping interpret professional standards, explaining methodology updates, and reinforcing how changes improve audit quality and outcomes; drive enhanced outcomes and insights through effective partnerships across IAS teams.
Support the development and delivery of guidance and training, including written methodology materials and learning sessions for Internal Audit teams globally.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and developments by participating in professional organizations, leveraging internal and external networks, and sharing relevant insights with CAPE teammates and the broader IAS organization.
Participate in special projects and other department initiatives, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years work experience in audit, risk or controls.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or other relevant certification preferred.
Experience in audit methodology, practices, and quality assurance preferred; familiarity with the internal audit professional standards a plus.
Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
Strong project execution skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Special factors:
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
This is a hybrid role — candidates must be commutable to Vanguard's Malvern, PA office.
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.
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