Head of Governance - Model Risk Management
VanguardPennsylvania, United States ⢠London, England, United Kingdom ⢠Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⢠Dallas, Texas, United States ⢠Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Vanguard, we don't just have a missionâwe'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.
Job Description
Weâre seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Governance â Model Risk Management to shape and lead an enterprise-wide model risk framework... If you are passionate about elevating governance, influencing enterprise decision-making, and building a culture of accountability and risk excellence, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead the future of model and AI governance.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a technical field (e.g., math, statistics, computer science)
- At least eight years of relevant experience, including four years developing enterprise-wide policies, standards and protocols in model risk, AI or a related discipline
- Deep knowledge of model risk frameworks (SR11-7, SS1/23); experience with AI frameworks and the EU AI Act preferred
- Ability to drive enterprise-wide change and managing complex stakeholder environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional communication and executive-presence skills with proven experience presenting to senior committees and managing executive-level stakeholders
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Visa Sponsorship