Vanguard’s Investment Stewardship program acts as a voice for our investors to promote strong corporate governance focused on long-term investment returns at the companies in which our funds invest. Our Investment Stewardship program is closely aligned with Vanguard’s core purpose “to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.” Our team supports this mission by engaging with executive leadership teams and boards of directors of the companies in which the Vanguard-advised funds invest, as well as voting at shareholder meetings to make sure that investors’ interests are always a priority. The role of Engagement Lead supports one of our core functions of engaging directly with the Vanguard-advised funds’ portfolio companies to promote sound corporate governance practices. Engagement Leads have the responsibility to help lead interactions with management teams and corporate boards at Vanguard’s equity portfolio companies as well as analyze and engage on issues coming to a shareholder vote. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated exceptional executive presence, strong judgment, and analytical skills. Core responsibilities: Builds and applies subject matter expertise on corporate governance topics. Prepares for and leads engagement conversations with stakeholders from funds' portfolio companies on topics related to board composition and effectiveness, oversight of strategy and risk, executive compensation, and shareholder rights. Additional information on our Investment Stewardship program and approach is available on our website. Evaluates highly complex or contentious shareholder proposals in line with Vanguard's proxy voting guidelines and presents relevant policy-aligned voting recommendations. Reviews internal and external reporting on Vanguard's investment stewardship activities, proxy voting, and engagement to make recommendations for improvements or changes. Plays a key role in maintaining strong working relationships with business partners and vendors. Contributes relevant research and insights in support of Vanguard's global investment stewardship communication and reporting efforts. Leads projects across various divisions of the global organization to ensure that project objectives are met, and high-quality investment stewardship outcomes are delivered. Mentors and provides feedback to other crew members on application of Vanguard’s voting guidelines, engagement preparation materials or general governance topics. Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Expert ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and diverse responsibilities. Experience researching, analyzing, and making decisions on complex, multi-faceted issues preferred Experience with planning and implementing strategic products preferred Minimum of five years related work experience, investment management and/or analysis experience preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. Special Factors Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. You should be aware this will designate you as a Fund Access Person and carries with it certain responsibilities and restrictions. For more information see the following article. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you. We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count. Inclusion Statement Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.” We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose. Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. 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. 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