About the role

What will you do at Vanguard?

Put your technical mind to work

Are you a self-starter looking to lead, bringing teams together around ideas with purpose? Are you ready to put your classroom experience into action? Protecting our investors from risk requires clear goals, big ideas and resolute action.

As part of the Engineering track, you’ll build security-focused technology solutions that keep Vanguard safe day in and day out. Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading investment firms. Extensive training, real-world experience, hands-on opportunities and mentorship from professionals will all aid in broadening your technical expertise.

You’ll receive exposure to the software life cycle and positively impact our clients through exciting assignments. Make it count!

In this internship you will:

Build high-impact solutions that enable Vanguard to perform at its best and do what’s right for investors

Support achieving client outcomes and giving our investors the best chance at investment success

Gain hands-on experience in software development and practice Agile & LEAN methodologies in a dynamic environment

Share insights and drive outcomes individually and in collaborative, supportive environments

Build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders and peers

Meet regularly with your department manager and internship program manager to receive personalized coaching and mentorship

What it takes

In pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security, Risk, Cybersecurity or related technical/engineering subject matter required

Strong interest in web, mobile, and/or application development

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations

Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a team-oriented environment

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

This program is a full-time, paid summer internship

The start date for this program will be May/June 2025

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.

Which skills does this role require?

Software developmentAgileLEAN methodologiesCybersecurityRisk managementAnalytical skillsWeb developmentMobile developmentApplication developmentComputer scienceComputer engineeringInformation technologyInterpersonal skillsEngineeringSecurityRiskLEANMentorshipInvestmentTechnology solutionsSoftware life cycle

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