College to Corporate IT Internship - Data Science (NC)

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard recruits for an analytics internship program designed to tackle data-driven challenges and build capabilities across the organization.

You will engage in deep-dive analytics, present insights to senior leadership, and develop mentorship relationships through regular coaching and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree aligned to analytics or related field.
• Experience in data analytics, statistics, and ML.
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to tackle diverse challenges.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and manage relationships.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-impact strategic assignments across multiple business areas.
• Perform deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Present insights to leadership to influence strategic decisions.
• Share insights and drive outcomes individually and in teams.
• Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders and peers.
• Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from managers.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

Machine learning

Data visualization

Coding skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

Analytics/Applied Mathematics/Economics/Statistics or related analytical field

Job description

Step forward with a global market leader

Are you a highly motivated individual with a curious mind and desire to actively improve yourself? Then use your mental agility and resourcefulness to advance our mission - standing up for over thirty million clients worldwide. Here, you will regularly tackle a variety of challenges in a dynamic industry, using your abilities to make real impact – driving initiatives forward in a team environment with a strong interest in developing others.

In this program, you will

• Engage in high-impact strategic assignments, across various areas of the business. You will perform deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making.
• Participate in critical, relevant projects to uncover insights that will be presented to key leadership – influencing strategic decisions that directly affect organizations across Vanguard
• Share your insights and drive outcomes individually and in collaborative, encouraging environments
• Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders and peers
• Meet regularly with your department manager and internship program manager to receive personalized coaching and mentorship

What It Takes

• An undergraduate degree and graduate studies aligned to Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated experience in data and analytics, computer science, statistical analysis, machine learning, hypothesis testing and data visualization. You have experience applying statistical and machine learning methods.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed.
• Proven agility in learning and excellent relationship management skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and work independently
• Comfort working with multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently
• Proven leadership abilities and a passion for data and analytics
• Strong technical competence, including data analytical, statistical, storytelling, and coding skills

Special Factors

• The start date for this program will be May 2027
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

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.