AWM Portfolio and Market Strategist, Senior Specialist

About the position As a senior member of Vanguard’s Advice Enablement & Thought Leadership Team, you will serve as a leading voice in Advice & Wealth Management investment strategy and portfolio construction, translating complex market research and multi-asset insights into actionable guidance for Vanguard financial advisors and clients. This role is critical to reinforcing Vanguard’s position as a trusted leader in investment thought leadership and scalable advice solutions. You will help shape the evolution of our investment methodology, ensuring it remains rigorous, client-focused, and responsive to changing market dynamics. Responsibilities • Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis on portfolio construction, asset allocation, and investment strategy, delivering insights that enhance Vanguard’s advisory capabilities. • Develop concise, high-impact thought leadership content—including research briefs, presentations, and market commentaries—for advisors, clients, and internal stakeholders. • Partner with investment and advice teams to identify strategic research priorities, scope projects, and deliver insights that address real-world client and advisor needs. • Play a leading role in refining and advancing Vanguard’s investment methodology, contributing to the development and launch of new investment solutions. • Serve as an internal authority on investment strategy, supporting ad-hoc research, building research inventory, and providing consultation to advisors and team members. • Contribute to strategic discussions on emerging investment themes, market risks, and research opportunities; recommend new areas for exploration. • Coach and develop investment analysts on the team, elevating standards for analytical depth, writing quality, and executive communication. • Lead or support special projects aligned with the team’s strategic goals. Requirements • Eight years of relevant experience, including at least five years in investment analysis or research; wealth management experience is a strong plus. • Deep expertise in multi-asset portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, and investment strategy. • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Nice-to-haves • Graduate degree preferred. • CFA®, CAIA®, or equivalent professional designation preferred. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job