Summer 2026 MBA Internship – Strategy and Operations
HumanaSalary not specified
Part Time
Internship
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree and current enrollment in an MBA program
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate work experience reflecting a progression in responsibilities and expertise, including relevant exposure to investment management
- Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed
- Deep interest and understanding of financial markets
- Highly motivated with a proven foundation in investments, curious mind, mental agility, and resourcefulness
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Excellent relationship management and leadership skills
- Clear, eloquent communicator with comfort making brave decisions, ability to collaboratively influence, and effectively interact at all levels in a matrixed environment
- CFA or progress towards CFA highly preferred but not required
- Familiarity with R, Python, SQL preferred but not required
- Experience with investment research, portfolio management, trading, or investment strategy preferred
- Ability to work hybrid in Malvern, PA headquarters (no visa sponsorship; contingent on successful drug-screening)
Responsibilities
- Engage in a high-impact strategic assignment in one of Vanguard's key business areas to help meet the financial needs of investors
- Identify critical insights for Vanguard to drive the business forward
- Experience Vanguard's culture of continual growth, learning from world-class investment professionals, and exposure to global investment, corporate strategy, and investment strategy teams
- Receive rigorous coaching and mentorship from an MBA program manager and senior department management to prepare for a leadership role
- Connect with a robust alumni network
- Solve business challenges in a dynamic industry, drive initiatives forward in a team environment, and collaborate with others
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What qualifications are required for the MBA Internship in Investment Management?
Candidates need an undergraduate degree and current enrollment in an MBA program, plus a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate work experience with progression in responsibilities, including exposure to investment management.
What preferred specializations or skills will make a candidate stand out?
Outstanding analytical skills, excellent relationship management and leadership skills, experience in investment research, portfolio management, trading, or investment strategy, CFA progress, and familiarity with R, Python, or SQL are preferred.
Is this a full-time internship, and what is the timing?
Yes, it is a full-time employment type internship scheduled for the summer of 2026.
What is the company culture like for this internship?
The culture emphasizes continual growth, learning from world-class professionals, collaboration in a team environment, and a focus on doing what's right for clients, with rigorous coaching, mentorship, and connections to an alumni network.
What happens after completing the internship successfully?
Upon successful completion, interns will be considered for full-time opportunities based on interest and business needs.
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