Technology (IST) Internship Programme

We are Vanguard. Together, were changing the way the world invests. Our purpose is simple: to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.
For us, investing doesnt start with numbers - it starts with values. When you invest with clarity, care, and courage, the return is far greater than performance alone. Thats why we invest with purpose, and why weve become a global market leader.

At Vanguard, we want every intern to feel empowered to make an impact - on our clients, on our business, and on their own development. This is your opportunity. Lets make it count.

Programme Details

• Start date: June 2025

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Location: Manchester (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

• Schedule: 5 days per week

• Contract: Paid Internship

• Eligibility: Penultimate or final year students

About IST at Vanguard

Information Systems & Technology (IST) sits at the centre of Vanguards mission, designing, building, and operating the digital platforms and services that power investor experiences worldwide. This ranges from our clientfacing websites and mobile apps to the core systems, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure behind the scenes.

In Manchester, IST is growing into a highimpact innovation hub focused on engineering resilient platforms, modernising data capabilities, and accelerating cloud transformation. Teams work across areas such as UK Personal Investor (UKPI), which supports digital experiences for our directtoconsumer clients; Financial Adviser Services (FAS), which provides technology and insights for advisers across Europe; and the Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) Europe, which ensures our data is wellmanaged, trusted, and used to create value through analytics and responsible AI.

Interns will be part of a collaborative and forwardthinking technology community, gaining handson experience and contributing to meaningful projects that support both clients and internal teams.

About the Internship

The IST Internship Programme gives you handson exposure across our technology organisation and helps you build strong foundations in:

• Technical capability

• Business and product understanding

• Leadership behaviours

• Professional and personal development

Youll learn how technology drives Vanguards strategic priorities and gain insight into the systems, platforms, and tools that support our global client offering - including cloud engineering, analytics, cybersecurity, automation, and digital experiences.

What Youll Do

Over the 10week programme, you will:

• Work with business and technology teams to create meaningful solutions that shape Vanguards future

• Build a foundational understanding of our systems, tools and engineering practices

• Receive structured technical and professional development through a formal learning curriculum

• Partner with seasoned professionals and rotation managers across diverse IST teams

• Gain exposure to real project work and daytoday responsibilities

• Develop leadership and conceptual thinking skills that will support your longterm career goals

As you progress, you will set objectives aligned to your strengths, interests and the needs of our technology organisation helping you build a clear picture of what a future IST career at Vanguard could look like.

What Were Looking For

• Strong technical aptitude and curiosity

• Analytical and problemsolving mindset

• Organisational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated leadership potential

• Professional maturity, humility, and strong communication

• Initiative and independence

• A growth mindset and adaptability

• Drive, resilience, and motivation to succeed

Why Vanguard?

• A supportive and inclusive graduate community

• Oneonone coaching and mentorship

• Exposure to a wide range of technologies

• An environment that values innovation, experimentation, and doing things differently

• Flexible working and a fastpaced setting

• Meaningful, challenging opportunities that stretch your capability

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.