Leadership Development Roles

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.

Emerging Leader Development Program

Build the leadership skills that’ll prepare you for a rewarding experience guiding our crew while supporting Enterprise Advice and our client-facing business units across Vanguard. This two-year rotational program will give you the tools to impact our investors’ lives as you launch your career.

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Acceleration into Financial Professional (AFP) Program

Develop insight into our internal financial 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 functions to learn how to lead crew.

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Financial Advisor Development Program (FADP)

Gain your Certified Financial Planner^TM (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.

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Technology Leadership Program (TLP)

Technology is the backbone of how we enable and secure investors around the globe. If you want to create the future of Application Development, Technology Operations or Information Security divisions at a top global company, this two-year program is for you. Support our crew across the business by working closely with industry experts. Use the latest technology to surpass crew and customer needs and your own expectations.

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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.

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