Vanguard
Head of Global Asset Allocation Research
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Head of Global Asset Allocation Research
Position: Head of Global Asset Allocation Research
About the Role
Vanguard is seeking a senior leader to lead Vanguard’s global asset allocation research function within the Investment Strategy Group (ISG)—the firm’s multi-asset investments group responsible for shaping investment perspectives, portfolio methodologies, and advice frameworks.
As the Head of Global Asset Allocation Research, you will oversee the research and models that underpin capital market assumptions, portfolio construction, and multi-asset solutions, directly influencing Vanguard’s funds, model portfolios, and retirement offerings. The role involves serving as a senior advisor to investment leadership, translating macroeconomic insights into long-term, investor-focused portfolio strategy.
What You Will Do
- Lead Vanguard’s strategic and dynamic asset allocation research agenda, translating the firm’s capital market assumptions into portfolio strategies.
- Translate macroeconomic, valuation, and market insights into evidence-based, long-term portfolio positioning aligned with Vanguard’s investment philosophy.
- Shape portfolio construction frameworks for multi-asset funds, model portfolios, retirement, and advice solutions.
- Oversee Vanguard’s proprietary Asset Allocation Model and related tools to evaluate risk-return trade-offs and ensure scalable, consistent application across client segments.
- Define Vanguard’s stance on the role of asset classes in portfolios, including formalising asset allocation views for internal and external audiences.
- Provide differentiated perspectives on portfolio strategies and represent Vanguard’s views with clients, industry forums, and media.
- Offer guidance to senior leadership on portfolio positioning, rebalancing, risk scenarios, and alignment between research, methodology, and implementation.
- Partner with portfolio management, advice, and product teams to inform fund management, product design, model portfolios, and retirement solutions.
- Set the ISG research agenda, ensuring a cohesive approach covering economics, behavioral research, portfolio construction, modeling, and analytics.
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What It Will Take
- 10+ years’ experience in multi-asset investing, asset allocation, or macro strategy (preferably with a PhD or graduate degree).
- Deep expertise across global asset classes and established research frameworks in portfolio construction.
- Proven ability to publish research, engage through public speaking, and engage with media.
- Strong track record of influencing CIOs, investment committees, and shaping portfolio decisions.
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Special Factors
- Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we’re not just holed up in an office—we’re on a mission.
- Striving for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients.
- Delivering product and services that transform client lives.
- Committed to continuous learning and team development.
With hybrid working, collaboration, and in-person opportunities across Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives every team member to perform—and feel—their best.
How We Work
Vanguard’s hybrid model enhances flexibility while fostering learning, collaboration, and connection. Our mission-driven and collaborative culture factors in to support lasting client outcomes and employee growth.
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