Senior Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance, Governance, Strategy and Change Transformation

Vanguard

. Lead, develop, and execute the day-to-day agenda of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance team .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in financial services and compliance, with a strong focus on risk management, governance, and strategic transformation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver data-driven insights through effective reporting and analytics.

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Financial Services ExperienceRisk ManagementGovernance and ComplianceProject and Change ManagementExecutive Reporting

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentKPI/KRI FrameworksData OrchestrationCase-Management ModernizationRegulatory Change ManagementProgram ManagementVendor EvaluationOperational DashboardsData-Driven ManagementEvidence and Controls Measurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationJudgmentInfluenceRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Analytics ToolsReporting ToolsAutomation TechnologyEmerging Technology

Industry Keywords

Financial Crimes ComplianceGovernanceTransformationRegulated OrganizationAuditIndependent TestingCompliance PracticesOperational Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and execute the day-to-day agenda of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance team
Build an inclusive, accountable team delivering high-quality work on time
Drive a multi-year roadmap across people, process, data and technology
Clarify first- and second-line roles, risk ownership and escalation paths
Manage an integrated portfolio spanning centralization, workflow and platform simplification, case-management modernization, data orchestration and workforce change
Prioritize governed AI use cases and strengthen human oversight, evidence, controls and value measurement
Maintain a single source of truth for plans, commitments, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, resources and benefits
Lead initiatives from strategy through implementation, including vendor evaluations and RFI/RFP activity
Create executive, governance, Enterprise Risk Committee and Board reporting
Build a global reporting ecosystem integrating U.S., Europe and Australia performance
Establish consistent KPI, KRI, SLA and SLO definitions, thresholds, ownership and validation
Oversee issue management, regulatory change, examination readiness, audit, independent testing and validation
Integrate financial-crimes risk assessments, regulatory obligations, controls, issues, metrics, data and strategic roadmaps
Build partnerships across compliance, regional MLRO teams, businesses, operations, technology, data, legal, privacy, procurement, finance, human resources, enterprise risk and internal audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in financial services, risk, compliance, governance, strategy, transformation, management consulting, program management or a related field
Leadership of complex cross-functional work in a large, regulated organization
Success translating strategy and regulatory expectations into executable roadmaps
Experience leading concurrent programs and delivering sustainable outcomes through disciplined project and change management
Proven ability to develop executive and Board reporting, operational dashboards, KPI/KRI frameworks, threshold reporting and data-driven management routines
Strong experience assessing and escalating risk, strengthening governance and controls, managing issues and remediation, and applying regulatory requirements and industry practices
Experience using analytics, reporting tools, automation or emerging technology to improve risk management, controls, operating performance or client outcomes
Exceptional executive presence, communication, judgment, influence and relationship-management skills
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience required
Advanced degree or relevant credentials are valued but not required
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model enabling flexibility and in-person learning, collaboration, and connection
Opportunities to shape and execute Vanguard’s global financial-crimes strategy, governance and future-state operating model
Leadership influence with the AML/BSA Officer, Global Head of Financial Crimes, executive governance forums and the Board
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Professional learning and development opportunities