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Fund & Investment Operations Analyst

Vanguard

Vanguard

IT, Operations
Malvern, PA, USA
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
Responsibilities:

Manage the new account setup and operational maintenance of Vanguard's direct indexing business. Accountable for the following:


  • Timely and accurate setup of new Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). Includes validation of data completion along Vanguard’s acceptance of portfolio instruction
  • Review of data inputs (client info, investment directive, holdings) across various platforms and software
  • Management of other operational risk-exception reports and tasks, used to support VPI's management of client portfolios
  • Effective communication and updates across both internal and external stakeholders
  • Support work and data input from other members of the department, including coverage and data quality validation
  • Support process improvements efforts. Identify areas of inefficiency or risk, verbalize recommendations, collaborate with team-members, execute on
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:


  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred
  • Two years’ related work experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring risk is mitigated across a high-volume data inputs
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environment
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication across internal and external stakeholders
  • Excel vlookup, pivot table, and macros
  • Python knowledge a plus


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.