College to Corporate Internship - Advice

Take a stand for investors

Vanguard's College to Corporate Advice Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on experience for high-potential undergrads passionate about becoming Certified Financial Planner™ professionals and pursuing a career at one of the world's leading investment firms. The paid internship will provide you an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of Vanguard's mission, investment philosophy, and advice services. You will receive a preview of how these factors impact our clients, employees, and the industry. Here, you will gain real-world experiences as you advance our mission and stand up for over thirty million investors, worldwide. Make it count!

In this Summer 2026 internship program you will

• Spend the summer developing your expertise of the personal financial planning process and enriching your knowledge of Vanguard's business.
• Learn about what differentiates Vanguard's advice offering and get a firsthand look at how our advisors interact with and serve Personal Advisor Services® clients.
• Meet regularly with your department manager and internship program manager, in order to receive personalized coaching and mentorship.
• Connect with a dedicated mentor to provide support and help you navigate the corporate environment and form professional relationships during the course of the program.
• Have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experiences with leaders and your team.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree (required). Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a CFP Board-Registered program (required).
• Desire to sit for the CFP® exam before or after graduation.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well, independently, and as part of a team.
• Flexibility, drive to take initiative, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage several priorities.

• At this time Vanguard is only considering candidates that will not now, or in the future, need sponsorship or other immigration support to obtain US work authorization.
• This program is a full-time, paid summer internship for the Summer 2026 .