Vanguard
Enablement Manager - Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions
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Vanguard
Enablement Manager - Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions
London
The Role
As the Enablement Manager for the Multi-asset and Adviser Solutions (“MAAS”) in Europe, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the department operates effectively, efficiently and in alignment with strategic priorities – as well as be a key player in the execution of the growth plan for the business across its different pillars.
Sitting on the MAAS Leadership Team (“MAAS LT”), this role will enable MAAS leaders and broader team to perform at their best through planning, prioritisation and execution of key team-wide initiatives and strategic projects – at an important junction for the business, as it prepares for a significant acceleration both in the UK and in Continental Europe (CE).
In this role you will
Reporting into the Head of MAAS, Europe (“Team Head”), this role will have a number of important accountabilities:
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Participate in and, where appropriate, lead the execution of projects and initiatives that are critical to the success of MAAS Europe by developing and managing project timelines, coordinating deliverables across stakeholders and the MAAS LT, identifying and addressing risks or dependencies – as well as opportunities for further synergies and growth – and reprioritizing workstreams as needed to maintain focus on high value activities, while ensuring clear progress tracking, action follow through, and consistent stakeholder communication
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Work with the MAAS team, MAAS LT, and wider stakeholders to identify and drive material improvements to the operational processes and technology adoption of MAAS Europe. Be privy to our strategy and plans, and have the opportunity to contribute to not only to its execution, but also to its shaping
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Work on the development of OKRs as required, ensuring these objectives are clearly connected to and aligned with the broader OKR frameworks of Europe and Global Multi-asset businesses
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Work with the Team Head and MAAS LT to develop and implement strategic business plans (e.g. workforce planning, location strategy, technology roadmaps) and monitor performance against those objectives
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Manage stakeholder coordination by ensuring leaders have clear, concise decision ready information, surfacing critical risks for consideration. Collaborate closely with similar roles across Europe and the Global ‘sister’ functions to ensure alignment, contributing to initiatives that have regional and global scope
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- Support the Team Head with developing or coordinating development of materials for internal and external engagements, including client meetings, client presentations, press engagements, Board memos, business plans, Quarterly Business Reviews, Townhalls, and team communications
What it takes
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Strong orientation towards planning and execution, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
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A passion for clients and investments; understanding of the European client landscape and of the solutions needed to serve them a strong plus
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A track record in working with operational processes and technology solutions which enhance crew experience and efficiency. A drive to identify opportunities to progress the adoption of automation (including AI tools) to increase efficiency within the role and across the team
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Strong verbal and written communication skills – as well as sound critical thinking and problem solving skills, needed to be part of a business transformation and build out
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Ability to contribute to strategic plans and related execution streams
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Outstanding and proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the division and enterprise
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Ability to handle sensitive information and act as a confidential advisor
Special Factors
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Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
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This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
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.”
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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.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.
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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