Director, Supervision Technology Enablement

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and execution of the supervision technology roadmap, including case management platforms, surveillance tools, workflow automation, and reporting solutions.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team responsible for supervision technology enablement, including setting clear objectives, managing performance, building subject-matter expertise, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Supervision and Technology/Data teams, translating supervisory requirements into scalable, user‑centric digital solutions.
• Oversee the development and integration of data pipelines, dashboards, and analytics that support real‑time monitoring, risk detection, and performance reporting.
• Partner with the Supervision Program Senior Strategist, Surveillance, and Governance leaders to ensure technology solutions align with supervisory frameworks, escalation protocols, and control documentation standards.
• Manage the intake, prioritization, and delivery of supervision‑related technology enhancements, including backlog management, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing.
• Ensure all supervisory systems meet regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements, with appropriate controls for evidence retention, data integrity and access management.
• Lead change management efforts related to new supervision tools, including training, communications, and adoption support for end users.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital enablement within the Supervision organization.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in technology, business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in financial services, with at least 5 years in technology enablement, digital transformation, or risk/supervision systems implementation.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional technology initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of broker‑dealer supervision, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in workflow design, data architecture, and platform integration.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project execution skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FINRA 3110, 3120, 3130) and their application in supervisory systems.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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