Head of Supervision, Personal Investor
Vanguard
OverviewWe’re seeking a strategic forward-thinking Head of Supervision to lead the Personal Investor Supervisory Controls, Governance and Surveillance agenda within the Service and Operational Excellence (S&OE) Organization. This senior level role is pivotal to building a robust and modern supervisory framework that ensures compliance, accountability, and scalable oversight across business channels. This leader will be responsible for:
+ Advancing a risk-intelligent and tech- enabled supervision model, including call and activity surveillance, supported by automation and generative AI.
+ Establish a comprehensive governance framework that defines supervisory expectations and embeds consistent oversight practices aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
+ Driving end to end incentive compensation oversight, ensuring programs promote compliance behavior and align with enterprise conduct standards.
+ Leading centralized supervision and audit engagement strategies that support front line teams, reinforce policy adherence and identify emerging supervisory risks.
This is a critical leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can shape supervision and conduct culture through innovation, influence, and disciplined execution.Responsibilities
+ Lead Supervision Strategy: Define and execute the firms supervision model across functions, with a strong focus on modernization, automation, and Gen AI integration.
+ Modernize Surveillance: Build and execute a scalable surveillance framework to monitor representative behavior and ensure compliance.
+ Oversee Governance: Drive governance routines and reporting for Supervision, BDOC, Renumeration, and incentive compensation ensuring accountability and alignment with firmwide risk appetite and regulatory standards.
+ Deliver Insightful Reporting: Produce data driven insights on supervisory health and behavioral trends to inform executive decision making and drive continuous improvement.
+ Drive Conduct Risk Awareness: Embed supervisory responsibilities and ethical conduct expectations into frontline practices.
+ Engage with Internal and External Stakeholders: Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Audit to strengthen supervisory oversight and manage regulatory obligations.
Qualifications
+ Minimum of ten years related work experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
+ Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
+ Deep expertise in broker-dealer supervision and relevant supervisory control regulations.
+ Strong knowledge of Broker Dealer compliance, front-line supervisory practices, and incentive compensation governance.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead large scale supervision and surveillance modernization initiatives.
+ Executive presence and relationship building skills to influence across senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
+ Ability to translate complex data and behavioral analytics into actionable insights.
+ Experience leading or supporting a formal governance body is strongly desirable.
+ Comfort with ambiguity and ability to lead through complexity and change.
+ FINRA SIE, Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses required.
Why This Role Matters
As the S&OE continues to evolve, this role will be instrumental in transforming how we supervise, govern, and guide ethical behavior across the business. You’ll play a critical role in enhancing conduct risk management, supporting business integrity, and enabling compliant growth in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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.
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