Take a Stand for Investors
Join Vanguard’s College to Corporate Sales Internship Program and gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s largest investment firms. This internship is designed to help you build valuable skills, explore a career in sales, and make a meaningful impact along the way. You'll gain exposure to Vanguard's key sales organizations while leading high-impact assignments that contribute to our mission of giving investors the best chance for investment success.
In this internship program you will:
Learn and practice sales skills that showcase how relationship management, creative thinking, and problem-solving drive success in a world-class corporation.
Gain confidence in navigating the ambiguities of the industry as you identify problems, recommend solutions, and improve how the business functions.
Receive personalized coaching and mentorship by meeting regularly with your program manager, internship manager, and buddy, ensuring you have the support needed to excel.
Cultivate new relationships in a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals working to do what’s right for the client.
Kickstart a Career that Counts:
This is your chance to kickstart a career that counts, developing your potential as a confident, capable, and engaging leader under the guidance of top industry sales leadership. The internship program is designed to give you the necessary skills and experiences to excel in sales.
Upon successful completion of the internship, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time role aligned with one of Vanguard’s sales divisions or one of our Vanguard Specialty Programs. These roles and rotational programs promote networking, growth and development, and an emphasis on leadership and client impact.
What it Takes:
To be considered for this internship program, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about building a career in sales. Successful candidates bring the following qualities and experiences:
Open to all majors, with a preference for candidates pursuing degrees in Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or related fields, who are interested in a career in financial services.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and guiding others in both formal and informal contexts.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge and maintain professional relationships within a diverse network.
The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Quick learner with the ability to grasp new concepts swiftly, adapt seamlessly to evolving environments, and take initiative in a fast-paced setting.
A proactive approach to achieving goals and effectively managing multiple tasks.
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 U.S. work authorization
This program is a full-time, paid summer internship
The start date for this program will be May/June 2027
Acceptance into the program is contingent upon a successful drug-screening result and background check
You will have the opportunity to give back to the community by donating your time and talent during a paid Volunteer Day with your intern cadre
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
- Currently pursuing a degree; all majors considered, with preference for Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or related fields
- Interest in building a career in sales and financial services
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and professional relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and take initiative
- Proactive approach to achieving goals and managing multiple tasks
- Must not require current or future sponsorship or immigration support for U.S. work authorization
- Successful drug screening and background check
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.
