Executive Protection, Assist Detail Leader

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide executive protection support for the CEO, President, Managing Directors, and other assigned senior leaders during daily movements, business meetings, events, and domestic or international travel.
• Serve as assist team leader during protective details, coordinating assignments, communications, schedules, and operational readiness.
• Conduct advance work, site assessments, route planning, and threat or vulnerability reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with front office staff, executive assistants, senior leadership, internal partners, and external security stakeholders.
• Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling sensitive executive, business, and personal information.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, venue security, travel teams, event planners, and internal security partners to ensure seamless protective operations.
• Monitor changing conditions, maintain situational awareness, and adjust protective measures based on risk, environment, and executive requirements.
• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents, emergencies, medical situations, or other security-related concerns.
• Prepare clear operational briefings, post-detail summaries, incident reports, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Model high standards of integrity, trust, teamwork, communication, and accountability for the Executive Protection team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of related work experience required. Supervisory experience required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Prior experience supporting C-suite executives, board members, or other senior leaders in a corporate environment.
• Experience conducting domestic and international travel advances, high-profile event support, and executive movement planning.
• Training or certifications in executive protection, emergency medical response, defensive driving, threat assessment, or crisis management.
• Experience collaborating with executive assistants, corporate travel, facilities, legal, communications, and external security partners.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.