Job Description
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Vanguard is looking for 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.
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As the Head of Global Asset Allocation Research, you will own 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. You will serve as a senior advisor to investment leadership, helping translate macroeconomic insights into long-term, investor-focused portfolio strategy.
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What you will do
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Lead Vanguard’s strategic and dynamic asset allocation research agenda, including translating the firm’s capital market assumptions into portfolio strategies.
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Translate macro, valuation, and market insights into evidence-based portfolio positioning aligned with Vanguard’s long-term investment philosophy.
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Lead portfolio construction frameworks for multi-asset funds, model portfolios, retirement, and advice solutions.
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Oversee our proprietary Vanguard Asset Allocation Model and related tools to evaluate risk/return trade-offs and ensure scalable, consistent application across client segments.
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Shape Vanguard’s position about role of asset classes in portfolios, asset allocation views, and flagship research for internal and external audiences.
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Provide differentiated perspectives on portfolio strategies and represent vanguard views with clients, industry forum, and in the press.
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Advise senior leadership on portfolio positioning, rebalancing, risk scenarios, and alignment between research, methodology, and implementation.
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Partner with portfolio management, advice, and product teams to inform fund management, product design, model portfolios, and retirement solutions.
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Set ISG’s research agenda, standards, and priorities while integrating economics, behavioral research, portfolio construction, modeling, and analytics.
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What it will take
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10+ years’ research experience in multi-asset investing, asset allocation, or macro strategy. PhD or graduate degree preferred
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Deep expertise across global asset classes and portfolio construction research frameworks
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Proven experience with research publications, public speaking, and media
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Track record influencing CIOs, investment committees, and portfolio decisions
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Special Factors
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Sponsorship
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Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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About Vanguard
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At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
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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.
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How We Work
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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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