Acceleration into Financial Professional (AFP) Program

Job Description

Acceleration Into Financial Professional Program | Vanguard

The Tone:
This is a full-time, two-year rotational program at Vanguard, located in Malvern, PA (hybrid). Vanguard is a leading investment management company committed to doing what’s best for its investors, creating value from the inside out. This program is designed to attract highly motivated talent who aspire to serve as future financial professionals and leaders. You will join the next generation of finance professionals to help strengthen the company’s future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Malvern, PA
• Team: Finance Division, with rotations across corporate finance functions
• Mission: Help strengthen Vanguard’s future by deepening understanding of finance functions and making strategic decisions for investors.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Immerse in three 8-month assignments across key corporate finance functions, with potential rotations in areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Fund Analysis & Operations, and Finance Technology.
• Development: Meet regularly with your department rotation manager, AFP Program Manager, and others to receive personalized coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
• Training: Participate in comprehensive training and development experiences designed to build your technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and soft skills, then apply these skills to deliver meaningful, strategic insights throughout your rotations.
• Networking: Cultivate relationships within a fast-growing network of dedicated professionals who are committed to doing what’s right for investors.
• Contribution: Collaborate with peers and contribute to departmental projects or strategic initiatives across finance functions, gaining exposure to real business impact.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree (graduating college senior) or early career professional, with all majors considered and preferred majors in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, data analytics, or statistics.
• Experience: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team; adaptability with the ability to learn quickly and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills; professional presence and demeanor when working with colleagues and leadership; results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher; passion for finance and an interest in enabling critical internal functions within an organization.