Return to Work with Vanguard

You’ve taken time away from work to be there for those close to you. Now, take time for yourself as you prepare to return to the workforce. Vanguard appreciates the challenge of making the leap to reenter the job market and wants to help you ease your way back. Through our 11-week paid Return to Work program, we’ll work closely with you to refresh and reactivate your skills, while you learn about Vanguard’s culture, investment philosophy, and how we work on a daily basis to meet the needs of our clients and help them reach their financial goals. The program focuses on your previous sales experience.

Upcoming Information Session

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Are you curious about how your skills could be used to advocate for investors in the financial services industry? Vanguard invites those returning to the workforce to a ‘Come Find Out About’ session where returners can learn more about a career path in finance. While many associate a career in investment services with funds and numbers, empathy and communication skills often win the day! The session will be on Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m., Eastern time and will be hosted by managers of Vanguard’s Return to Work Program who have held various roles in the industry both at Vanguard and elsewhere. We look forward to your questions and to helping you learn!

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Your Returnship

During your time at Vanguard, you will:

Be part of a cadre that will be by your side throughout the program. You’ll work together on teambuilding, goal setting, and trainings in a hybrid environment based in Arizona or Pennsylvania.
Learn about Vanguard’s culture, investment philosophy, and how we work to meet the needs of our clients.
Have a personalized support team to receive mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to prepare you for a role in sales.
Participate in leader and crew roundtables for networking opportunities.
Conclude your returnship with a capstone project presentation reflecting on your experience.

Sales

What it takes and how to apply

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is helpful.
Minimum of two years customer service and client relationship management experience.
Passionate about becoming a sales consultant to be able to conduct needs analysis and position suitable solutions for investors.
Preferred financial services industry experience or area of interest.
Track record of growing responsibilities and success in prior roles.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Comfortable working virtually during internship.
Currently have or are willing to obtain within 3 months of assuming full-time position SIE, Series 7 and 66 (or equivalent licenses).
Live in the proximity of Vanguard’s campuses or willing to relocate if offered a full-time position.

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Swaroop A. completed the Return to Work program and is now a Sales Consultant with Vanguard. Read as she shares what her #LifeAtVanguard has been like since joining our crew.

Mission:

In the Retail Sales Group, we are at the forefront of our mission to bring advice to millions. We are the growth engine, and as such, our role is crucial to our organization’s success.

Day in the life:

I spend about two-thirds of my time speaking to existing clients and prospects who are new to Vanguard. The rest of the day is dedicated to managing the book of clients that I am currently working with, to inspire them to action and close the Sales Cycle. As for what I enjoy most about my job, I love that I can share the Vanguard story and help prospects get happily settled at Vanguard as the best place to invest and achieve their goals.

Work-life balance:

Vanguard has been incredibly flexible in working with crew members to accommodate the personal demands in our lives. They have also been very supportive in providing us with the equipment to make working from home productive and enjoyable. I never thought I’d be taking phone calls at home and appreciate what Vanguard has done to keep me safe during these trying times.

Advice for jobseekers:

Connect with crew members who are currently in the role so that you can learn about the realities of the job. Research the information available on our career site as well.

Mission:

I believe Vanguard’s mission relies in helping people build a better future for themselves. My job helps people set and further understand financial goals and assists them to take steps to build towards and attain that better future.

Work-life balance:

Vanguard provides me with sufficient time off, and a flexible work schedule. I’m also provided with the opportunity to work from home as and when needed.

Vanguard in three words:

I’d say Vanguard’s corporate culture is welcoming, warm, and inclusive— just like a big hug.

Rewards and challenges:

Forming relationships with my clients and helping them achieve their goals is part of what I love about my role. However, to gain the trust of the client and talk about their financial position can at times be a challenge.

Return to Work program:

The program helped me attain SIE certification, connect with associates and managers who have previously been in this role, and shadow other sales consultants to learn from their experience.

Advice for job seekers:

For the new job seekers, I would advise that they should have a positive attitude and be eager to learn.

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Return to Work with Vanguard

Upcoming Information Session

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Your Returnship

During your time at Vanguard, you will:

Sales

What it takes and how to apply

Hear from Swaroop A.

Mission:

Day in the life:

Work-life balance:

Advice for jobseekers:

Mission:

Work-life balance:

Vanguard in three words:

Rewards and challenges:

Return to Work program:

Advice for job seekers:

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