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

Archer; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with Vanguard, is offering a Risk & Security Analyst internship in the College to Corporate program in Malvern. You will support risk and cybersecurity activities, analyzing threats and helping strengthen controls alongside Agile teams.

The role targets students pursuing CS, cybersecurity, IT, or risk majors, with strong analytical skills and a GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred. It is a paid, 10-week summer internship with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/IT/Risk

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Vanguard to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. 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

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.