Investment Stewardship Analyst, Specialist

Investment Stewardship Analyst, Specialist

Location: Malvern, PA, US

Work model: Hybrid

Date posted: October 14, 2026

Job requisition: 182878

Job description

Vanguard Capital Management Investment Stewardship (VCMIS) 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. The Vanguard Capital Management 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-Capital Management advised funds invest, as well as voting at shareholder meetings to make sure that investors' interests are always a priority.

Responsibilities

• Develops proxy voting recommendations in accordance with VCMIS policy including complex and/or ambiguous situations.
• Engages in team discussions around vote recommendations and corporate governance matters, offering candid, well-reasoned perspectives.
• Supports and manages incoming engagement requests from portfolio companies including thorough analysis of company agendas and relevant updates.
• Supports portfolio company engagements through research, analysis, development of prep materials, and accurate documentation of engagement notes.
• Supports departmental initiatives and identifies ideas to improve outcomes, increase operational efficiency, and reduce risk.
• Undertakes research to help inform decisions and recommendations and to support business needs.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of VCMIS proxy voting policies, guidelines, stewardship philosophy, and relevant corporate governance matters, while continuing to develop expertise in assigned area.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners and vendors. Proactively communicates with stakeholders and business partners, including presentation of ideas and recommendations.
• Shares knowledge and provides guidance to less experienced crew on policy applications, engagement preparation, and corporate governance topics.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Business or investment experience.

• Demonstrated willingness to contribute to the overall success of the team and to Vanguard and its shareholders.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and diverse responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve the best results.

• Demonstrated ability in using sound business judgment to identify risks and navigate ambiguous scenarios.

• Minimum of three years related work 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.

• 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.

• 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 (EEO) 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.