Strategic Market Development Specialist

Responsibilities: Identify, validate, and advance next-horizon opportunities that shape Vanguard’s future. Lead competitive strategy and scenario planning to anticipate market shifts, breakthrough technologies, and evolving client needs. Monitor industry and market trends to develop hypothesis and help senior leaders “see around corners” to prepare for emerging opportunities and threats. Partner with Vanguard’s Strategic Consulting team and Corporate Development team to help drive enterprise-level strategy and initiatives that position the firm for long-term resilience and success. Collaborate across Vanguard to advance high-impact technology and digital product incubation efforts. Synthesize complex and ambiguous data into actionable recommendations; deliver compelling materials and presentations to the firm’s most senior leadership. Qualifications: Broad Operational & Analytical Skillset: You’re as comfortable analyzing complex data or performing deep research as you are rolling up your sleeves as a front-line operator driving a project. Technical Fluency: You can understand and evaluate novel technologies and assess real-world applicability. First-Principles Thinker: You are skilled at breaking down ambiguous, open-ended problems and synthesizing insights from technology, market trends, and client behavior. Ownership & Proactivity: You are a self-starter with an innate drive to tackle challenges and deliver results without waiting for direction. High EQ and Collaboration: You excel at managing complex stakeholder groups and navigating differing views dispassionately in high-stakes settings. You’ll be working with senior executives, business leaders, technical teams, and external partners, often acting as the connective bond among them. Proven Track Record: We look for a demonstrated track record of extraordinary achievement, whether in prior roles, academics, or other endeavors. Domain Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in financial services and/or financial technology is a significant advantage. Five years related experience. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 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. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.