College to Corporate IT Internship - Risk & Security - Analyst (PA)

Help protect Vanguard and our investors through a career in cybersecurity and risk. As a Risk & Security Analyst intern in Vanguard's College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the teams that safeguard our systems, data, and clients.

This immersive internship combines real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you build technical, analytical, and business skills while developing foundational leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

In this internship you will:

• Support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks
• Analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and fraud-related activity
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making
• Partner with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and digital ethics
• Collaborate with Agile teams to contribute to ongoing initiatives and solutions
• Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard
• Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk, or a related field
• Interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Curiosity about how systems can be protected and improved
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred

• This is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship
• Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this role
• Start date: May/June 2027