Shape the future of investing

Vanguard’s MBA Leadership Development program isn’t just a chance to advance your leadership abilities: it’s an opportunity to impact the financial future of our investors. Here, you can influence strategic decisions at one of the world’s leading investment firms. While we provide the tools for success, you will determine how to use them and make it count.

Step forward with a global market leader

Are you a highly motivated individual with a curious mind and desire to actively improve yourself? Then use your mental agility and resourcefulness to advance our mission - standing up for over twenty million clients worldwide! Here, you will regularly take on a variety of challenges in a multifaceted industry, using your abilities to make real leadership impact – driving initiatives forward in a team environment with a strong interest in developing others! If you are intrepid, adventurous, and unafraid to build your own path, then you are exactly who we’re looking for

At the program level

• You will engage in high-impact strategic assignments, across different areas of the business, to help meet the financial needs of our clients,
• You will impact the way people invest by seizing new opportunities and identifying critical insights for Vanguard!
• You will receive thorough coaching and mentorship from Vanguard’s senior management.
• You will complete a comprehensive onboarding program anchored by Vanguard business and baseline investment acumen.
• You will integrate into a robust alumni network who share your belief of doing what’s right for our clients.
• You will uncover your journey to success with individualized pathways ranging from a focused specialization to pivotal initiatives serving the broader enterprise.

During the program you will

• Tackle business challenges with rigor, demonstrating the ability to successfully assimilate into each area, understand the objectives of the assignment in the broader context of Vanguard, exceed or achieve rotation objectives with accountability for all projects and assignments
• Build sound business and investment skills through onboarding and rotations. Apply understanding of Vanguard’s investment methodology, products and services, and the competitive environment to deliver and complete high-impact projects.
• Conduct efficient and detailed research and analysis of strategic, driven, product/service and business model opportunities and issues confronting Vanguard.
• Interpret and analyze both internal and external data of high complexity using conceptual thinking and discernment to derive key insights for strategic projects.
• Refine presentation and leadership impact skills through formal and informal training through peer, mentor, and leader feedback.
• Engage in continual personal and professional development with a proven dedication to training and research and building tenacious personal learning habits.
• Manage projects from inception through implementation ensuring project requirements are met.

What it takes

• You have an undergraduate and MBA degree. A minimum of 5 years work experience post undergrad reflecting a progression of increased responsibilities and impact, including exposure to strategy, consulting, or business analytics.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore challenges and pivot as needed. This requires intentional reflection, partnership, and consideration on your part.
• Deep curiosity and interest in investment management and demonstrated agility in learning.
• Excellent relationship management and leadership skills.
• Clear and effective communicator.
• You can make brave decisions with an ability to collaboratively influence and effectively interact at all levels, both internally and externally in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package reflects our mission and values, providing care, security, and fulfillment for you and your family – today and long-term. We support the key areas of your life with best-in-class benefits for your financial, physical, and personal wellness:

• Pay for performance, including annual performance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual Partnership bonus.
  • Base Pay: $145,000
• Industry-leading retirement savings plans:
  • 401(k) contribution 55% above the national average.
  • Quarterly 401(k) contribution of 10% of your eligible pay.
• 23 paid days off, plus 10 federal holidays.
• 78% of your medical costs are covered, compared to 68% by other financial services companies.
• Unparalleled Health Savings Account (HSA) seed and match – 5x the amount as other contributing employers.
• A $1500 FlexFund annual stipend for personally meaningful conveniences – 3x the average amount offered by other employers.
• Top-tier programs for your emotional and mental health:
  • Access to 2x more coaching and therapy sessions compared to other employers.
  • A caregiving concierge program, something only one in five employers offer.

Special Factors 

• The start date for this program will be late summer 2025. 
• Please note, this position is hybrid and based in our Malvern, PA headquarters.
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Additionally, employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result. 

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.