College to Corporate IT InternshipInvestment Systems PA

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and coaching

Professional development

Job summary

Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program invites students to contribute to investment technology during a 10-week paid summer internship in Malvern, PA. You’ll help build and support systems powering Vanguard's portfolios and investment platforms, while gaining real-world ownership and leadership exposure.

As an Investment Systems intern, you will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and investment professionals on data-driven insights and Agile-driven feature delivery, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Interest in financial services and how technology enables investing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working with data.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn both technical concepts and investment topics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of systems used in portfolio management, trading, and investment operations.
• Work with financial and investment data to help drive insights and decision-making.
• Partner with engineers, analysts, and investment professionals to deliver technology solutions aligned to business needs.
• Participate in Agile teams contributing to design, testing, and delivery of new features or improvements.
• Gain exposure to how technology supports Vanguard's funds, ETFs, and investment strategies.
• Build relationships with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

GPA 3.2+

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Launch your career at the intersection of technology and investing with Vanguard's College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program. As an Investment Systems intern, you'll help build and support the technology that powers Vanguard's investment platforms - enabling better outcomes for our clients while developing leadership skills through ownership of work, cross-functional collaboration, and real-world impact. This immersive internship blends real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you grow your technical and business acumen in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

In this internship, you will:

• Support the development and enhancement of systems used in portfolio management, trading, and investment operations
• Work with financial and investment data to help drive insights and decision-making
• Partner with engineers, analysts, and investment professionals to deliver technology solutions aligned to business needs
• Participate in Agile teams contributing to design, testing, and delivery of new features or improvements
• Gain exposure to how technology supports Vanguard's funds, ETFs, and investment strategies
• Build relationships 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, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Interest in financial services and how technology enables investing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working with data
• Curiosity and willingness to learn both technical concepts and investment-related topics
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations
• 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.