College to Corporate IT Internship - Data Science (NC)

Vanguard; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program invites a Data Scientist intern to apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to real business problems. The role emphasizes mentorship, structured development, and leadership growth in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

The 10-week, full-time summer internship provides hands-on project work, access to senior leaders, and exposure to data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program - or advanced graduate study - in Data Science, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong interest in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and using data to solve complex business problems.
• Experience through coursework, research, internships, or projects using tools such as SQL, Python, statistical methods, machine learning libraries, or cloud-based analytics tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced analytics work that helps teams identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve decision-making at scale.
• Prepare, transform, and analyze data to support machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI-driven solutions.
• Contribute to model development, testing, validation, or experimentation efforts in partnership with data scientists and business stakeholders.
• Help communicate analytical findings, implications, and recommendations in a way that supports business action.
• Gain exposure to applied AI and advanced analytics work, such as automation, model operationalization, and insight generation.
• Build foundational leadership skills by taking ownership of work, collaborating across teams, and contributing ideas in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment.
• Build relationships with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, and peers across the program
• Receive coaching and mentorship from your department manager and program leaders to support your development.

Skills

SQL

Python

ML libraries

Cloud analytics tools

Leadership aspirations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD program in a related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Statistical methods

Cloud-based analytics

Job description

Job Description

Launch your career in advanced analytics with Vanguard's College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program. As a Data Scientist intern, you'll help apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to solve business problems and support data-driven decision-making. This immersive internship combines real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you strengthen your technical depth, business acumen, and leadership capability in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

In this internship you will:

• Support advanced analytics work that helps teams identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve decision-making at scale.


• Prepare, transform, and analyze data to support machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI-driven solutions.


• Contribute to model development, testing, validation, or experimentation efforts in partnership with data scientists and business stakeholders.


• Help communicate analytical findings, implications, and recommendations in a way that supports business action.


• Gain exposure to applied AI and advanced analytics work, such as automation, model operationalization, and insight generation.


• Build foundational leadership skills by taking ownership of work, collaborating across teams, and contributing ideas in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment.


• Build relationships with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, and peers across the program


• Receive coaching and mentorship from your department manager and program leaders to support your development.

What it takes:

• Enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program - or advanced graduate study - in Data Science, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Strong interest in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and using data to solve complex business problems.


• Experience through coursework, research, internships, or projects using tools such as SQL, Python, statistical methods, machine learning libraries, or cloud-based analytics tools.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations.


• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.


• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Additional Information:

• This program is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship


• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position


• The start date for this program will be May/June 2027

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.