Administrative Associate: Fixed Income Group at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, Fixed Income, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years in administrative or related roles, ideally within a medium to large organization
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or related field preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and able to take direction while working independently
  • Quick thinker who can troubleshoot and manage ambiguity effectively

Responsibilities

  • Calendar Management: Keep leaders and the department organized by scheduling meetings, coordinating events, and tracking attendance
  • Travel Coordination: Arrange travel plans and ensure meeting refreshments are ordered when needed
  • Procedure Adherence: Follow established guidelines with precision while exercising independent judgment when appropriate
  • Office Supply Management: Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring cost efficiency
  • Document Preparation: Draft correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and other written and visual materials

Skills

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Calendar Management
Travel Coordination
Document Preparation
Office Supply Management

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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