Start your career on the path to leadership after you graduate. Whether you’re focused on keeping our business running strong internally, taking an accelerated path to becoming a CFP® or helping us lead the way in IT, you’ll find a program to get you there. It’s time for you to enhance your impact.
Acceleration into Financial Professional (AFP) Program
Develop insight into our internal financial and accounting operations and the skills to strengthen our future in this two-year rotational program. Your analytical thinking will help us uncover insights and opportunities for our business. Immerse yourself in our key finance and accounting functions to learn how to lead crew.
AFPA Program
The Advance to Financial Planning Associate Experience is designed for recent college graduates to prepare for a career in Advice at Vanguard. Over 12-16 months, crew will hold a client-facing role to practice relationship management skills, and will have additional support, training, and mentorship in order to learn the advisory position. At the culmination of the program, crew who successfully demonstrate the necessary skillsets and meet designated program milestones will become eligible for promotion (without posting) to the Mass Affluent advisor role.
Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP)
Accelerate your path into leadership through compelling and rigorous development. This two-year rotational program will equip you with the tools you need for a successful career focused on project management and people and business leadership. Our leadership development program serves all of Vanguard’s divisions, providing a robust network, exposure to Vanguard’s key functions and initiatives, and an individualized developmental journey to crew with diverse experiences, skillsets and interests.
Financial Advisor Development Program (FADP)
Gain your Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®) certification in two years instead of three by participating in this one of a kind program. If you are graduating from a CFP Board-Registered program, then join our 3-rotation program and we’ll support you as you take the CFP® Exam. The road to your own book of business starts here.
Investment Management Development Program (IMDP)
Prepare to steer the financial futures of millions on the buy-side, influencing product development. In this program, you’ll rotate through many of our business groups, becoming an expert in our investment philosophy. Work with and learn from our investment leaders before launching into a permanent role.
Sales Development Program (SDP)
The sales development program will prepare you to deliver exceptional client service and drive Vanguard’s Personal Investor growth through understanding what our clients’ needs and goals are, positioning appropriate solutions, and moving clients forward in their journey. Throughout the program, you will participate in targeted development focusing on the Professional Selling Skills dialogue. Upon successfully building the targeted skills and completing the program, you will launch into a new promotional role within relationship management and sales in up to 12 months.
Technology Leadership Program (TLP)
Technology is the enabling force powering Vanguard’s client experience, investment products and advice. The future will be filled with change driven by technology. If you want to shape the future of application development, investment systems, technology operations, or information security, our rotational program is for you! Through three unique rotations, you will be able to collaborate, problem solve, and enhance your technical and leadership skills. Vanguard IT will continue to deliver the best outcomes for our clients – because no one can serve investors like Vanguard can.
