Internal Control Assurance Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Vanguard Full time

We are on the lookout for our next team member to join Vanguard’s Internal Control team as an Assurance Specialist, to lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the assurance program.

In addition, this role has potential to support management with business-aligned control responsibilities.

Reporting to the Strategy and Enablement Manager and joining a broader team of Finance and Internal Controls professionals, in this role you will support the Internal Controls function and the broader business in building a strong control environment and culture as VIA continues to grow and evolve.

**About Vanguard**

Vanguard Australia has been helping investors achieve their long-term financial goals for over 20 years. Serving institutional and individual clients, and financial advisers, we offer investment solutions that are low-cost, diversified, and robust through time.

With more than AUD $11 trillion in assets under management Vanguard is one of the world’s largest global investment management companies. In Australia we partner with institutional clients, financial advisers, and individual investors to offer low-cost investment solutions. Our comprehensive range of managed funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and tailored investment solutions are built to support long-term investment success for our clients.

**Our team & opportunity**

We are on the lookout for our next team member to join Vanguard’s Internal Control team as an Assurance Specialist, to lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the assurance program. In addition, this role has potential to support management with business-aligned control responsibilities.

Reporting to the Strategy and Enablement Manager and joining a broader team of Finance and Internal Controls professionals, in this role you will support the Internal Controls function and the broader business in building a strong control environment and culture as VIA continues to grow and evolve.

**What you will do**
- Design a risk-based controls assurance plan, including analysing and assessing established controls against defined methodology for inclusion in Design Adequacy Testing (DAT) and Operating Effectiveness Testing (OET) assurance plan
- Develop and maintain control assurance testing schedule and associated work allocations
- Manage communication and expectations associated with assurance testing plan across Assurance Team and Control Partners including rationale for testing
- Provide consultation, facilitation and analytical support to ensure testing plan is executed in line with expected standards
- Execute ongoing quality assurance reviews against established framework including providing feedback and education to crew as required
- Execute quality assurance over management control performance reporting against the established plan on a periodic basis
- Engage and work in partnership with manager and business stakeholders to continuously improve the control environment, culture, and capabilities in the business
- Embed internal controls best practice through education, awareness, and where required training

**What we are looking for**
- Strong knowledge of operational aspects of the funds management and superannuation industry
- Demonstrated experience in a risk/assurance related role within a Financial Services organisation or professional services firm would be highly regarded
- Strong understanding of control methodology and frameworks
- Strong planning, organisation and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to independently handle multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across functional departments within a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management; proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders across the business including senior management
- An open, flexible, and team-oriented personality, with the ability to think and act independently

**Specialisations that will make an impact**
- Experience in conducting Design and Operating Effectiveness testing
- Ability to analyse trends, identify opportunities, diagnose problems and issues, and recommend appropriate actions
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or relevant experience in a similar role

**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 co

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