MBA Rotational Program, Specialist

The Vanguard Group • Malvern, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The MBA Rotational Program, Specialist role at Vanguard is designed for individuals with an MBA to tackle enterprise-wide business challenges. Participants will assimilate into different areas of the company, understand assignment objectives within Vanguard's broader context, and achieve rotation objectives with accountability for all projects. The program aims to build business and investment acumen, applying knowledge of Vanguard's investment methodology, products, services, and the competitive environment to execute high-impact projects. Rotational participants will conduct research and analysis on strategic, competitive, product/service, and business model opportunities and issues. They will interpret and analyze complex internal and external data to derive key insights for strategic projects. The role also focuses on refining presentation and leadership impact skills through training and feedback, and engaging in continuous personal and professional development with a commitment to training and research. Participants will lead or participate in discussions and projects on key business issues, managing projects from inception to implementation, ensuring deadlines are met, and defining scope and requirements. Special projects and other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years related experience.
• Undergraduate degree and MBA are required.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tackles enterprise-wide rotational business challenges with rigor, demonstrating the ability to successfully assimilate into each area, understand the objectives of the assignment in the broader context of Vanguard, exceed or achieve rotation objectives with accountability for all projects and assignments.
• Builds sound business and investment acumen through each rotation. Applies understanding of Vanguard’s investment methodology, products and services, and the competitive environment to deliver and execute on high-impact projects.
• Conducts efficient and thorough research and analysis of strategic, competitive, product/service and business model opportunities and issues confronting Vanguard and rotational businesses participants are supporting.
• Interprets and analyzes both internal and external data of high complexity using conceptual thinking and business acumen to derive key insights for strategic projects.
• Refines presentation and leadership impact skills through formal and informal training; through peer, mentor and leader feedback.
• Engages in continual personal and professional development with a demonstrated commitment to training and research, and building tenacious personal learning habits.
• Leads or participates in discussions and projects pertaining to key business issues/opportunities. Manages projects from inception through implementation ensuring project deadlines are met. Defines project scope and requirements, establishes timeline, and ensures timely completion of deliverables.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level