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Your role

At Vanguard, they are committed to doing what’s best for their investors. That means creating value for their clients from the inside out. In their Acceleration into Financial Professional Program, you’ll join the next generation of finance professionals at Vanguard to help strengthen their company’s future. Take a deep dive into the roles of corporate finance at a company that’s changing the way people invest-and make it count!

In this full-time rotational program, you will:

• Immerse yourself in four 6-month assignments in key corporate finance functions of one of the world’s leading investment management companies through rotations in functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Fund Analysis & Operations, or Finance Technology.
• Meet regularly with your department rotation manager, AFP program manager, and others to receive personalized coaching and mentorship.
• Complete thorough training and development experiences to equip you with a mix of technical, leadership, and soft skills. Leverage these skills to deliver strategic insights during your tenure in the program.
• Cultivate new relationships in a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals working to do what’s right for the investor.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and support a departmental project or strategic Financial functions.

About you

What it takes

• Passion for Finance as an enabling function in an organization.
• An undergraduate degree. All majors are considered, majors in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, data analytics, or statistics are preferred.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a high-performing team.
• Professional presence and demeanor working with colleagues and management.
• Adaptability, ability to learn quickly, and take initiative.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to lead several priorities.

Special Factors

• The ideal candidate is a graduating college senior or early career professional.
• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this role.
• Employment is contingent on a successful drug screening result.

Please note that the start date for this full-time program will be Summer 2025.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you  will get the following benefits:

• Pay for performance, including annual performance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual Partnership bonus.
• Industry-leading retirement savings plans:
• 401(k) contribution 55% above the national average.
• Quarterly 401(k) contribution of 10% of your eligible pay.
• At least 18 paid days off, plus 9 federal holidays.
• 77% of your medical costs are covered, compared to 68% by other financial services companies.
• Unparalleled Health Savings Account (HSA) seed and match – 5x the amount as other contributing employers.
• A $1500 FlexFund annual stipend for personally meaningful conveniences – 3x the average amount offered by other employers.
• Top-tier programs for your emotional and mental health:
• Access to 2x more coaching and therapy sessions compared to other employers.
• A caregiving concierge program, something only one in five employers offer.

Training & development

They invest in their people. At Vanguard, they are committed to helping you learn and grow, in every position and every department. Their biggest priority is your personal development, now and throughout your Vanguard journey. This is done through formal programs, networking opportunities with leaders from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, and ensuring that along the way, you have the tools you need to make it count. They want you to continue to succeed, beyond even your own expectations.

Career progression

At Vanguard, their corporate finance functions are the underlying keys to their success. They invest internally to bring care and extraordinary experiences to their clients. With a broad view of their enterprise structure, you’ll become a leader in an organization that serves over twenty million clients, worldwide. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time role within the Finance division including a financial analyst, auditor, project manager, chief of staff, specialist, and more.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• vanguardjobs.com/why-vanguard/
• youtube.com/@vanguard