Our mission starts with you
At Vanguard, we are committed to doing what’s best for our investors. That means building client value from the inside out! In our College to Corporate Finance Internship, you’ll collaborate alongside a team of premier finance professionals at Vanguard to help strengthen our company’s future. Take a deep dive into an internship role within finance at a company that’s changing the way people invest—and make it count!
In this internship program, you will:
- Immerse yourself in an internship assignment within a key corporate finance function at one of the world’s leading investment management companies, with opportunities in areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Fund Analysis & Operations, or Finance Technology.
- Lead an assignment within the Finance function that deepens your knowledge in areas such as fiscal planning, financial modeling, financial performance reporting, risk management, mutual fund accounting and operations, or supporting Finance shared services teams (e.g., Finance Technology or Corporate Real Estate).
- Meet regularly with your department manager, internship program manager, and others to receive personalized coaching and mentorship.
- Cultivate relationships within a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals committed to doing what’s right for the investor.
- Deliver strategic insights and identify opportunities that directly impact our business and, ultimately, our clients.
Make decisions with impact
Your strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and intellectual curiosity will help advance your financial expertise as you prepare for a career in this field. At Vanguard, our corporate finance functions are critical to our success. We invest internally to deliver care and exceptional experiences to our clients.
You’ll gain a broad view of our enterprise, building valuable experience within an organization that serves over twenty million clients worldwide.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time position in one of Vanguard's rotational programs. These roles are designed to provide continued broad-based experience before launching into a specialized career path.
What it takes
- Passion for finance and an interest in enabling critical internal functions within an organization.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
- All majors are considered; majors in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, data analytics, or statistics are preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
- Professional presence and demeanor when working with colleagues and leadership.
- Adaptability, with the ability to learn quickly and take initiative.
- Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Special Factors
- At this time Vanguard is only considering candidates that will not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain US work authorization
- This program is a full-time, paid summer internship
- The start date for this program will be June 2027
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.
Skills Required
- Passion for finance and interest in enabling critical internal organizational functions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on high-performing teams
- Professional presence and demeanor with colleagues and leadership
- Adaptability and ability to learn quickly and take initiative
- Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, data analytics, or statistics major
- Must not now or in the future require sponsorship or other immigration support for U.S. work authorization
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
