Defined Contribution Compliance Testing Consultant

Vanguard Job Opportunity

Defined Contribution Compliance Testing Consultant

Location(s) Malvern, PA, US

Work model Hybrid

Date posted October 12, 2026

Job requisition 183062

To perform and review accurate compliance testing and analysis functions for Vanguard's defined contribution compliance testing clients.

Job description

Benefits and rewards

Core Responsibilities

• To perform and review accurate compliance testing and analysis functions for Vanguard's defined contribution compliance testing clients.
• To establish and maintain relationships and communicate with internal and external clients at various levels to perform compliance related tasks, discuss compliance related issues and communicate compliance test results.
• To assist management in the oversight and coaching of a team of administrators in the performance of compliance testing and analysis and testing responsibilities.
• To develop and maintain technical skills and regulatory knowledge consistent with compliance testing functions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Minimum three years of compliance testing experience as related to qualified defined contribution plans.

• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally to a variety of audiences, particularly on defined contribution nondiscrimination and compliance testing issues.

• Excellent data analysis and technology skills including ability to work extensively in Excel.

• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills related primarily to regulatory issues.

• Ability to assess problem situations and apply technical knowledge to propose and deliver accurate solutions for general and complex compliance testing.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and process multiple issues simultaneously.

• Ability to oversee the completion of tasks by multiple personnel for assigned clients.

• Knowledge of regulatory environments as related to defined contribution plans.

• Knowledge of record keeping database and compliance/nondiscrimination testing tools.

• 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.

• Our commitment to you

• Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.

Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

• Financial wellness

• We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

• Physical wellness

• We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.

• Personal wellness

• We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

• Learn more about our complete benefits and rewards package

• Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

• Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.