Investment Operations Senior Analyst
Vanguard · Melbourne, Australia ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Senior Analyst in Vanguard’s Derivatives & Collateral Management team oversees daily collateral operations, resolves exceptions, and partners with brokers to mitigate risk in derivatives trading.
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.
Looking for your next opportunity within Vanguard? Well look no further!
The Investment Operations Senior Analyst role on the Derivatives & Collateral Management team may be the perfect next step.
As part of Vanguard's Middle Office organization, our team plays a critical role in protecting Vanguard funds by ensuring appropriate collateral is exchanged with some of the world's largest financial institutions. We serve as a key control point between our investment, trading, and external counterparties, helping to mitigate risk and support the firm's derivatives activity.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to financial markets, derivatives, risk management, and investment operations while working in a collaborative environment. You'll have the chance to drive process improvements, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and develop expertise in a specialized area that directly supports Vanguard's investment business.
What You'll Do
- Manage daily collateral operations and relationships with assigned broker-dealers and custodians.
- Investigate and resolve operational breaks, reconciliation differences, and complex exceptions.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls, and risk management.
- Partner with internal teams and external organizations to resolve issues and ensure seamless operations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and help strengthen procedures, controls, and team knowledge.
Who May Be Interested
This opportunity may be a great fit for someone who:
- Enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of outcomes.
- Wants to deepen their understanding of derivatives, collateral management, middle office functions, and the broader financial markets.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with partners across teams and global markets while managing their own responsibilities.
- Is interested in financial markets and wants to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in the investment industry.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business-related degree preferred
- Experience with derivatives and/or collateral management is preferred but not required
- Calypso system experience preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
This role is designated as a Fund Access Person position and is subject to applicable trading restrictions and requirements.
If you'd like to learn more about the team, day-to-day responsibilities, or career opportunities within the department, please feel free to reach out to Brandon Crystle.
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.