Vanguard
Head of Global Asset Allocation Research
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Head of Global Asset Allocation Research – Investment Strategy Group (ISG)
About the Role
Vanguard is seeking a Senior Leader to lead the global asset allocation research function within our Investment Strategy Group (ISG)—the firm’s multi-asset investments team responsible for shaping investment perspectives, portfolio methodologies, and advice frameworks.
As Head of Global Asset Allocation Research, you will:
- Own the research and models underlying capital market assumptions, portfolio construction, and multi-asset solutions, directly shaping Vanguard’s funds, model portfolios, and retirement offerings.
- Serve as a senior advisor to investment leadership, translating macroeconomic insights into long-term, investor-focused portfolio strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic asset allocation research, translating capital market assumptions into evidence-based portfolio strategies.
- Convert macro, valuation, and market insights into portfolio positioning aligned with Vanguard’s long-term philosophy.
- Oversee portfolio construction frameworks for multi-asset funds, model portfolios, retirement accounts, and advice solutions.
- Direct the proprietary Vanguard Asset Allocation Model, ensuring risk/return trade-offs are scalable and consistent across client segments.
- Shape Vanguard’s position on asset class roles in portfolios, alongside asset allocation views and flagship research for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent Vanguard’s perspectives on portfolio strategies with clients, industry forums, and media.
- Advise senior leadership on portfolio positioning, rebalancing strategies, risk scenarios, and alignment between research, methodology, and implementation.
- Collaborate with portfolio management, advice, and product teams to refine fund management, product design, model portfolios, and retirement solutions.
- Define ISG’s research agenda, standards, and priorities, integrating economics, behavioral research, portfolio construction, and analytics.
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Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in multi-asset investing, asset allocation, or macro strategy.
- PhD or graduate degree (preferred but not strictly required).
- Deep expertise across global asset classes and portfolio construction research frameworks.
- Proven track record in publications, public speaking, and media engagement.
- Ability to influence CIOs, investment committees, and portfolio decisions.
- Special factors:
- Vanguard cannot sponsor visas for this role.
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About Vanguard
We are driven by a clear purpose—to work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. By designing products and services that transform lives, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration.
- Global footprint: From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission guides us to deliver excellence.
- Hybrid work model: Combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to drive learning and connection.
- Diverse team with a focus on client-focused solutions and teamwork.
Founded as one of the world’s leading investment management firms, Vanguard serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored plans, and financial professionals.
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