Summary
In Fixed Income Service, we improve Vanguard's ability to deliver unmatched fixed income investment outcomes by ensuring high-quality inputs for daily trading, translating those inputs into a holistic portfolio view, and informing portfolio management strategies through expert insights and analytics. The Fixed Income Service Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on a team responsible for delivering investment data and trade support across the investment lifecycle to Vanguard's various fixed income trading desks. In the role, you'll partner closely with portfolio managers, traders, and cross functional teams, ensuring our fixed income strategies are powered by accurate data , strong controls, and scalable processes - all aligned with Vanguard's mission to give investors the best chance for investment success.
Core Responsibilities ( What you'll do)
- Lead execution of portfolio administration, data management, operational, and trade readiness activities for Vanguard's fixed income portfolios and investment strategies
- Perform advanced analysis and reconciliation of investment and portfolio data inputs to support portfolio oversight and decision-making.
- Oversee and lead resolution of complex data or operational issues , performs rout-cause analysis, and drives remediation.
- Maintain and validate benchmark, security, and portfolio data across systems .
- Serve as a primary operational liaison for portfolio managers, traders, and business partners on complex investment operations and data-related inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, process documentation, standard operating procedures, and controls; contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Build and appl y a deep knowledge of fixed income investment products (e.g., asset backed securities, swaps, foreign exchange, bank loans, private placements) , trade lifecycle processes, and operational risk considerations to support portfolio administration and issue resolution.
- Leads team involvement in initiatives related to new portfolios, new products and product changes, and market-driven changes .
- Coaches junior team members through oversight, guidance, knowledge sharing, and escalation support; serve as an informal leader within the team.
- Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications ( What we're looking for) - Minimum of five years of experience in financial services or a related field
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of trading and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of investment operations, financial markets, and fixed income products. CFA charter holder or candidate preferred.
- Ability to work across teams, build relationships, and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- An i nterest in continuous improvement and helping teams adapt to evolving business needs.
Special considerations - Role is part of Vanguard's US Fixed Income Service team.
- Requires close partnership with investment professionals and cross-functional stakeholders.
- May involve participation in strategic initiatives, new product launches, and regulatory-driven changes.
Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.
