Senior Oversight Strategist

We are seeking a Senior Oversight Strategist to drive enterprise-wide control excellence by leading initiatives that safeguard compliance, mitigate risk, and strengthen operational integrity. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable business impact. You’ll be at the forefront of risk management—driving initiatives that strengthen compliance, enhance operational resilience, and enable smarter, risk-smart decision-making across multiple lines of business.

As a Senior Oversight Strategist, you’ll be the trusted guardian of our Cash & Savings processes, ensuring integrity and reliability at every step. You’ll architect and monitor critical controls, evolve frameworks that protect the enterprise, and proactively identify emerging risks. Your influence will extend beyond oversight—you’ll set strategy, champion innovation in control practices, and collaborate with senior leaders to build a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Enterprise Controls: Design and implement enterprise-level control programs that ensure regulatory compliance and uphold organizational standards.

• Lead Risk Strategy: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and oversee the Emerging Risk identification process to proactively address vulnerabilities.

• Architect and Optimize Control Frameworks: Develop and continuously refine control management programs aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with Operational Excellence and cross-functional teams to enhance control activities and drive process improvements.

• Create and Own Critical Policies: Manage policies and procedures governing Cash & Savings and money movement, ensuring clarity and compliance.

• Strengthen Operational Resilience: Establish and maintain robust operational controls that balance compliance with efficiency.

• Influence and Innovate: Identify control gaps, propose strategic solutions, and lead initiatives that elevate risk management practices.

• Engage Senior Leadership: Build trusted partnerships with leaders in business, risk, compliance, and audit to align priorities and deliver results.

• Mentor and Guide: Provide subject matter expertise and coach team members on business controls and operational risk best practices.

• Stay Ahead of Change: Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to anticipate emerging risks and adapt strategies accordingly.

• Drive Special Initiatives: Contribute to high-impact projects that advance organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years  of relevant experience in financial services risk management, compliance, or operational oversight.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes.

• Deep understanding of payment systems and strong ability to manage vendor partnerships.

• NACHA certification a plus.

Why Join Vanguard?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving financial well-being.

• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and integrity.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on how clients interact with their cash and payments.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we'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. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.