Start your journey here
We know that as a student attending an HBCU, you’re receiving the kind of education that makes you stand out as one of the best and brightest. We’re hoping you’ll bring your talents to Vanguard, where your growth and development are our top priority.
Our business leaders will provide you with opportunities and challenges designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed. As part of our rotational culture, you’ll experience different areas of the business, build in-depth knowledge, and cultivate your strengths. And the best part? You’ll gain greater financial and economic empowerment–and then play a role in helping others do the same.
Make a difference as a part of a financial company whose core purpose is to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success. Join us, and launch your path to career success today.
Hear from our crew
I’ve gained some incredible mentors and resources on my journey here, and I feel that my input is valued. I want students to know that there’s a space for you here–and it is not small and confined–but expansive and continuously growing.
– Candace S., Howard
What sets Vanguard apart from other investment companies is our culture. Vanguard has provided me with a safe space to grow and develop, both personally and professionally. I have been encouraged to be my authentic self and have been in many situations where my opinions and ideas were received with open ears and open minds.
– Allyson L., FAMU
At Vanguard, you’ll have the opportunity to work in an inclusive environment among some of the brightest minds in the industry.
– Glover C., Howard
Vanguard has provided me with growth opportunities and several platforms to showcase my leadership skills and potential. As a result, I am assured of my ability to lead and drive business strategy at a level far greater than if I had decided to start my career elsewhere.
– DaJuan L., Winston-Salem
My experiences at Vanguard have been all about growth and maturity. I’ve been given opportunities to fail and succeed. I truly believe this is the place to be if you’re looking for a company who cares about you as a person.
– Farod F., Cheyney
Vanguard has helped me realize that one of the most important aspects of any organization is believing in–and working with–the person next to you. That is part of the culture here, and it produces a very special professional experience.
– Corey M., FAMU
PAID TIME OFF
- Balance between work and life
- Use PTO for vacation, illness, or personal reasons
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Onsite health clinic and fitness centers
RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS
- 4% in matched contributions
- 10% contribution without condition
EDUCATION BENEFITS
- Tools to reduce student loan debt
- Continue your education
FAMILY
- Generous maternity packages
- PTO to care for seriously ill family members
Programs
HBCU EXPLORE Program
The times have changed, but our commitment has not. Vanguard reimagined the annual HBCU EXPLORE program in a 2020 virtual event that meets students and partners where they are. We took input from HBCU students and faculty in our programming design, offering a series of shorter interactive segments at the top of winter break to include topics that matter most. We addressed how to best position yourself virtually, provided candid insights from diverse crew during this time of reckoning, and most importantly positioned participants for internship opportunities across various pathways.
Finally, we added a third day to host an HBCU EXPLORE Partner Symposium. The Partner Symposium offered an empowering agenda, designed to share insights and inspire partners during this year of unprecedented change. Partners were welcomed to join other HBCU faculty and administrators, Vanguard senior leaders, and HBCU alumni and ambassadors for a day of learning and collaboration. As a thank you for continued partnership, we also had a special guest deliver an empowering, unforgettable experience at the top of winter break.
North Star Sophomore Experiential Learning Program
If you are interested in disrupting the status quo – North Star is for you. Vanguard’s North Star Sophomore Experiential Learning Program is designed to provide students with a guiding light on your professional path, to offer direction on navigating the financial services industry, and to empower you with information that can change your life and have you reaching for the stars.
Receive Direction. Gain Experience. Be Empowered.
North Star is designed as a one-week sophomore experiential learning program to identify high potential, underrepresented minorities for Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) internship opportunities and direct hire positions across business divisions. In the Spring of 2020, our inaugural North Star program was held virtually and focused on:
· Highlighting Vanguard’s purpose in community stewardship
· Networking and building relationships
· Building financial literacy and investment acumen
· Exposing students to Vanguard’s culture inside and outside the walls of the business
Our program’s framework has been designed to further the reach of our HBCU strategy to attract top diverse talent through strategic pillars. The pillars emphasize the uniqueness of Vanguard’s culture and experiential learning process.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Vanguard, every moment counts. Every idea counts. And every voice counts. We believe that the diversity of our crew is a reflection of our clients. It represents a changing global marketplace—strengthened by inclusion and a sense of belonging. Here we champion the abilities and ambitions of our crew throughout their careers. With the support of their teammates and our Crew Resource Groups (CRGs) we are focusing on enriching the experiences of Women, Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQ professionals, as well as our service-minded military veterans and friends through our VetsConnect network. Moreover, we are bringing together crew through our ABLE (Accessibility | Belonging | Leadership | Empowerment) Community, which works to empower crew who may have an atypical working experience, those with visible and invisible disabilities or conditions including our neurodiverse crew, and those serving in caretaker roles. Because when different perspectives are shared, we have even more opportunities to innovate and step forward for our investors everywhere.
Click here for more information about “Vanguard’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion”.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we’re changing the way the world invests. By living our values and working with care, clarity and courage, we’re making success accessible to everyone. It’s about doing the right thing for our millions of clients around the globe—and making every asset, minute and decision, count. If you’re ready to change an industry through collaboration and commitment, then now is your time to join us. Together, we can make it count.
