College to Corporate Investment Management Intern

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program for Investment Management offers an opportunity to experience buy-side investing with an innovative investment management organization. Interns will collaborate with premier investment professionals and influence the outcomes for over fifty million clients. The program provides hands-on involvement with the global investment ecosystem, equipping interns with the tools and resources to understand how these elements shape the financial future of clients and Vanguard. Interns will pursue assignments within Vanguard's investment teams, including fixed income, global equity, strategic & quantitative equity, investment strategy, portfolio review, and risk management. The program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to investing across various asset classes, fostering expertise and a broad understanding of Vanguard’s mission-driven investment philosophy. Smaller cadre sizes facilitate learning, individualized feedback, and community connections. Interns will collaborate on projects, distill complex data, uncover insights, and present findings to leadership, influencing decisions that affect investors. Regular meetings with department managers, internship program managers, assigned buddies, and key business leaders provide personalized coaching and mentorship. Upon successful completion, interns may have the opportunity to apply for full-time positions, including Vanguard rotational programs designed for broad work-training experience.

Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
Open to all fields of study.
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.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the internship.
Candidates must not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Prior participants have studied Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, among many others.
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.

Responsibilities

Pursue an assignment within Vanguard's investment teams including fixed income, global equity, strategic & quantitative equity, investment strategy, portfolio review, and risk management.
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.
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.