Intern - C2C at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree and current enrollment in an MBA program
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience post undergrad reflecting a progression of increased responsibilities and impact, including exposure to strategy, consulting, or business analytics
  • Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed
  • Deep curiosity and interest in investment management
  • Demonstrated learning agility and strong relationship management skills
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Ability to make brave decisions with collaborative influence and effective interaction at all levels, both internally and externally in a matrixed environment
  • Highly motivated individual with a curious mind and desire to actively improve yourself
  • Mental agility and resourcefulness
  • Intrepid, bold, and unafraid to build your own path

Responsibilities

  • Engage in a high-impact strategic assignment in an area of the business to help meet the financial needs of clients
  • Impact the way people invest by seizing new opportunities and identifying critical insights for Vanguard
  • Participate in a speaker series with members of Vanguard’s senior management to prepare for a future leadership role
  • Integrate into a robust alumni network
  • Tackle strategic business challenges with rigor, assimilate into the assigned area, understand objectives in the broader context of Vanguard, and exceed or achieve internship objectives with accountability for all projects and assignments
  • Build sound business and investment acumen by applying understanding of Vanguard's investment methodology, products, services, and the competitive environment to deliver high-impact projects
  • Conduct efficient and detailed research and analysis of strategic product/service and business model opportunities and issues confronting Vanguard
  • Interpret and analyze both internal and external data of high complexity using conceptual thinking and discernment to derive key insights for strategic projects
  • Refine presentation and leadership impact skills through formal and informal training, and through peer, mentor, and leader feedback
  • Engage in continual personal and professional development with dedication to training, research, and building tenacious personal learning habits
  • Lead or participate in discussions and projects pertaining to key business issues/opportunities
  • Lead projects from inception through implementation, ensuring project deadlines are met, defining project scope and requirements, establishing timelines, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables

Skills

Strategic Analysis
Leadership
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Financial Insights

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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