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.
The
Fraud Investigation and Prevention Analyst will:
- Conduct investigations of allegations of fraudulent activity of a moderately complex nature. Participate in the creation and implementation of systems and processes to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud based on fraud intelligence and event analysis. Conduct analysis that informs on the causes of fraudulent activity that leads to fraud prevention and detection solutions, focusing on improvements in anti-fraud controls within business systems and processes.
- Conduct investigations according to Global Security policy and procedures consistent with global standards and practices. Participate in working groups that make recommendations to management as to the creation of new procedures and archiving outdated procedures.
- Thoroughly documents case chronology and investigative summaries. Report any trends to management.
- Work with team leaders to recommend and implement fraud prevention and detection measures and controls to department leadership. Consult with Vanguard business units on fraud prevention, trends, and detection/response issues/questions.
- Evaluate fraud protection/prevention systems and/or tools for possible implementation. Supports the project team as needed. Analyze situations, identify practical solutions, and escalate matters as needed to their department’s leadership.
- Develop and maintain an established network of internally and externally contacts to gather, exchange, and execute on actionable fraud and security intelligence to best protect Vanguard Crew, information, and client assets.
- Support the delivery of fraud and enterprise security education, training, and awareness programs. Participate in the development of handbooks and related material. Responsible for department overviews, new hire training and onboarding. Provide guidance, advice, training and mentoring to other members global security and fraud unit in relation on fraud control methods and investigation standards and practices.
- Serve as mentors and on-the-job instructors to CS01 investigators and CIN5 investigative analysts.
- Ability to quickly adapt to rapidly evolving fraud threat landscape and learn new investigative tools and techniques.
- Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Professional certification (CFE) required to be obtained on or before one year after date of hire.
- Candidates should possess advanced understanding of complex cyber fraud.
- Minimum of three years related work experience associated with fraud detection, investigation, and mitigation within a financial institution’s fraud prevention department.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
- Candidate should be familiar with data-linking and analysis with experience investigating large scale or complex events.
- Candidates should possess effective communication and presentation skills.
Special Factor
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.
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.
