Head of Behavioral Economics and Retirement Research

-shaping industry thinking, informing policy, and driving better financial outcomes for investors worldwide. @@HD@@ This role combines thought leadership, people leadership, and business influence@@/HD@@ . You will set the research agenda, lead a high-performing team, and translate insights into tangible impact across Vanguard's products, advice, and client experience @@HD@@ What you will do: @@/HD@@ @@HD@@ 1) Set the research agenda and drive insight@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ • Define and execute a multi-year research strategy@@/HD@@ across behavioral economics and retirement • Identify high-impact questions at the frontier of: • Retail investor behavior and decision-making • Retirement accumulation and decumulation • Leverage large-scale administrative, market, and survey data to produce

• Position Vanguard research at the intersection of

• Foster a culture of

(US, UK, Europe, AUS)

• Partner with senior stakeholders in the UK and Continental Europe across: • Investment Strategy Group • Product and Marketing • Public Policy • Turn research findings into

that influence: • Product design (e.g., retirement solutions) • Advice frameworks and client experiences • Business strategy and positioning • Ensure research outputs translate into

@@HD@@ • Act as a senior spokesperson@@/HD@@ for Vanguard on retail investor topics • Engage regularly with: • Financial press and media • Policymakers and regulators • Industry bodies and conferences • Deliver compelling, plain-language narratives that reinforce Vanguard's mission • Build Vanguard's brand as the

• Lead research that informs debates on: • Retirement systems and policy (e.g. savings, defaults and decumulation) • Investor protection and behavioral design • Collaborate with internal and external partners to

• Ensure Vanguard has a

in public discourse

@@HD@@ • Vanguard is recognized as the go-to authority on retirement and investor behavior @@/HD@@ • Research directly shapes: • At least 2-3 major product, advice, or policy decisions • Strong pipeline of

(press, conferences, policymaker engagement) • A

@@HD@@ Experience@@/HD@@ • 10+ years of experience in: • Economics, behavioral science, finance, or public policy • Proven track record of: • Leading teams and complex research programs • Publishing impactful research using large datasets • Experience engaging with

@@HD@@ • Strategic leadership@@/HD@@ : ability to set a vision and mobilize teams around it •

: rigorous analytical and empirical skills •

: translate complex insights into compelling narratives •

: ability to shape decisions across senior business partners •

: credible, confident spokesperson in public forums

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in economics, finance, public policy, or related field preferred

• European Designations: Certified, MiFiD II, T&C. • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. • This position is hybrid and would require you to work in the office location Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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.