Why join Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program for Investment Management? You will experience buy-side investing with an innovative investment management organization. Your internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate alongside a team of premier investment professionals and influence the outcomes of over fifty million clients. Through hands-on involvement with the global investment ecosystem and equipped with the tools and resources to succeed, you’ll learn how these elements shape the financial future of our clients and of Vanguard itself. Make it count!
In this internship program
Pursue an assignment within Vanguard's investment teams including fixed income, global equity, strategic & quantitative equity, investment strategy, portfolio review, and risk management. You will work in a department that draws upon your experiences and interests as well as meets strategic business needs
Experience a comprehensive approach to investing that employs a range of strategies across asset classes, growing your expertise while developing a broad understanding of Vanguard’s mission driven investment philosophy
Smaller cadre sizes which support opportunities focused on learning, individualized feedback, and close community connections
Collaborate with others and lead a project distilling complex data to uncover insights that you will present to leadership – influencing decisions that directly affect investors
Meet regularly with your department manager, internship program manager, assigned buddy, and key business leaders. Receive personalized coaching and mentorship
Lead the future of investing
At Vanguard, we value community, camaraderie, and leaders who are adaptable and independent-minded. Your upbeat work ethic, leadership, and communication abilities will be invaluable as we advance our mission to make investing accessible to everyone. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and conceptual creativity will help further your expertise in investments and products in a dynamic internship program; preparing for a career in investment management.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time position, including one of the Vanguard rotational programs. These opportunities are designed to provide a broad work-training experience prior to launching into your specific role.
What it takes
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher required.
Open to all fields of study. Prior participants have studied Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, among many others.
Effective communication, analytical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability, the ability to learn quickly, and take initiative
Passion for investment management
Results oriented with the ability to lead several priorities
Strong technical acumen is a plus, including data analytical, statistical, storytelling, and coding skills – but we offer many on the job learning opportunities as well.
A commitment to strengthening communities through your time and talent
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 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship
The start date for this program will be late May 2027
Acceptance into the program is contingent upon successful background check and drug-screening results
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the internship
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
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Effective communication and analytical thinking skills
- Leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and willingness to learn quickly
- Strong technical acumen including analytical and coding skills
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.
