College to Corporate IT Internship - Risk & Security - Analyst (NC)

The Vanguard Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a cybersecurity-focused intern to join its College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program in Charlotte, NC. You will work full-time for a 10-week summer term, gaining hands-on experience protecting systems, data, and clients through mentorship and structured development.

You’ll build technical, analytical, and business skills while developing leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, collaborating with Agile teams and across Vanguard's security,

Qualifications

• This internship seeks students pursuing CS/cybersecurity/IT/risk degrees.
• Interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Curiosity about how systems can be protected and improved.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks.
• Analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and fraud-related activity.
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partner with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and digital ethics.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to contribute to ongoing initiatives and solutions.
• Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard.
• Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT/Risk

Job description

Help protect Vanguard and our investors through a career in cybersecurity and risk. As a Risk & Security Analyst intern in Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the teams that safeguard our systems, data, and clients.

This immersive internship combines real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you build technical, analytical, and business skills while developing foundational leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

In this internship you will:

• Support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks
• Analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and fraud-related activity
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making
• Partner with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and digital ethics
• Collaborate with Agile teams to contribute to ongoing initiatives and solutions
• Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard
• Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development

What it takes:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk, or a related field
• Interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Curiosity about how systems can be protected and improved
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship
• Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this role
• Start date: May/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.