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Our mission starts with you

At Vanguard, we are committed to doing what’s best for our investors. That means creating value for our clients from the inside out. In our Acceleration into Financial Professional Program, you’ll join the next generation of finance professionals at Vanguard to help strengthen our 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.

+ Have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and support a departmental project or strategic Financial functions.

Make decisions with impact

Are you a creative and analytical problem solver with the agility to take on challenges on the fly? Then we need your help to stand for investors everywhere. At Vanguard, our corporate finance functions are the underlying keys to our success. We invest internally to bring care and extraordinary experiences to our clients. With a broad view of our enterprise structure, you’ll become a leader in an organization the 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.

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 preferred.

+ Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher 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, the 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 application deadline is October 13, 2025.

+ 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 2026.

Our Total Rewards package reflects our mission and values, providing care, security, and fulfillment for you and your family – today and long-term. We support the key areas of your life with best-in-class benefits for your financial, physical, and personal wellness:

+ 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.

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.