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 informingportfolio management strategies through expert insights and analytics.The Fixed Income Service Specialist serves as asubject 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 forVanguard’s fixed income portfolios and investment strategies
Perform advanced analysis and reconciliation of investment and portfolio data inputsto 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 validatebenchmark, 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 improvementinitiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Build and applya 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 supportportfolio administration and issue resolution.
Leas team involvement ininitiatives related to new portfolios, new products and product changes, and market-driven changes
Coache junior team members through oversight, guidance, knowledge sharing, and escalation support; serve as an informal leaderwithin the team.
Participate 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 interest 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 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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With no outside shareholders to answer to, we make decisions—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with our clients’ needs in mind. Whether you’re investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we’re on your side.
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