College to Corporate IT Internship – Risk & Security Analyst

Vanguard

Internship
Closes on Monday, October 19, 2026

Job Description

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

What it takes:

  • 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

Additional Information:

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

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform careers@vanguard.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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