College to Corporate Internship - Finance

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 11,021,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid summer internship

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Vanguard invites applications for a College to Corporate Finance Internship in Malvern, PA. This paid summer program offers exposure to corporate finance functions including Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Fund Analysis & Operations, and Finance Technology.

You will lead an assignment, receive personalized coaching, and build relationships within a fast-growing finance network while delivering strategic insights that impact clients and the business.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with intellectual curiosity.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred; majors in relevant fields encouraged.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team.
• Professional presence when interacting with colleagues and leadership.
• Willingness to learn quickly and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in an internship assignment within a key corporate finance function.
• Lead an assignment in areas like financial planning, reporting, risk, or operations.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from program managers and leaders.
• Build relationships within Vanguard's finance network and contribute insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

GPA 3.2+

Majors in finance accounting economics mathematics data analytics statistics

Job description

Our mission starts with you

At Vanguard, we are committed to doing what’s best for our investors. That means building client value from the inside out! In our College to Corporate Finance Internship, you’ll collaborate alongside a team of premier finance professionals at Vanguard to help strengthen our company’s future. Take a deep dive into an internship role within finance at a company that’s changing the way people invest—and make it count!

In this internship program, you will:

• Immerse yourself in an internship assignment within a key corporate finance function at one of the world’s leading investment management companies, with opportunities in areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Fund Analysis & Operations, or Finance Technology.
• Lead an assignment within the Finance function that deepens your knowledge in areas such as fiscal planning, financial modeling, financial performance reporting, risk management, mutual fund accounting and operations, or supporting Finance shared services teams (e.g., Finance Technology or Corporate Real Estate).
• Meet regularly with your department manager, internship program manager, and others to receive personalized coaching and mentorship.
• Cultivate relationships within a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals committed to doing what’s right for the investor.
• Deliver strategic insights and identify opportunities that directly impact our business and, ultimately, our clients.

Make decisions with impact

Your strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and intellectual curiosity will help advance your financial expertise as you prepare for a career in this field. At Vanguard, our corporate finance functions are critical to our success. We invest internally to deliver care and exceptional experiences to our clients.

You’ll gain a broad view of our enterprise, building valuable experience within an organization that serves over twenty million clients worldwide.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time position in one of Vanguard's rotational programs. These roles are designed to provide continued broad-based experience before launching into a specialized career path.

What It Takes

• Passion for finance and an interest in enabling critical internal functions within an organization.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
• All majors are considered; majors in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, data analytics, or statistics are preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
• Professional presence and demeanor when working with colleagues and leadership.
• Adaptability, with the ability to learn quickly and take initiative.
• Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Special Factors

• At this time Vanguard is only considering candidates that will not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain US work authorization
• This program is a full-time, paid summer internship
• The start date for this program will be June 2027

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.