Active Equity Senior Investment Product Specialist, 12m Temp Contract

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Be the subject matter expert on Vanguard's Active equity products. To provide product expertise to clients and crew with great depth of knowledge on equities. To be a consultant to the distribution businesses and investment teams to ensure the health and commercial success of Vanguard's active equity products.

Be the subject matter expert on Vanguard's Active equity products. To provide product expertise to clients and crew with great depth of knowledge on equities. To be a consultant to the distribution businesses and investment teams to ensure the health and commercial success of Vanguard's active equity products.

12m Temp Contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares content, writes periodic product commentaries and conducts training for crew related to products, increasing general investment acumen of the business, supporting distribution efforts and satisfying regulatory requirements as needed.
• To attend client meetings to represent Vanguard's active equity income line-up, representing and articulating the internal and external manager's investment process, positioning, and market views.
• Attends and presents at industry conferences and client specific events related to the product category of focus.
• Responds to complex crew and client enquiries regard product attributes, positioning, or other complex investment product topics as needed.
• To contribute to thought leadership pieces on pertinent topics to support Vanguard product growth.
• Conducts analyses of investment product issues confronting Vanguard's product line-up. Leverages and manages cross-functional teams as required. Prepares and presents strategic analysis and recommendations to senior management at various forums.
• Develops and maintains key stakeholder relationships (with both internal and external stakeholders including with both internal and external investment managers).
• Supports product strategy with input on existing product enhancements and new product development initiatives while overseeing the product health of Vanguard's active equity solutions.
• A willingness to keep abreast of key themes across financial markets and developing ESG trends in the equity market.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned to support the continued growth and health of the active equity business.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Advanced degree, CFA charter or progress to CFA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience either within a similar role or investment experience.
• Experience in presenting and having regular contact with advisor and wholesale clients
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of equites, analysis, and portfolio management techniques
• Proficient in articulating financial markets
• Demonstrated conceptual thinking skills and the ability to anticipate implications of decisions
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills and superior written communication skills
• High-level presentation skills
• Experience using Factset and Morningstar is preferred.
• Experience in equity ESG is an advantage

Special Factors

• Hybrid work model
• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for: value to investors.

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: 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.