Overview: An Industry Leader Committed to Unmatchable Value
Since its beginning in 1975, Vanguard has become one of the world's largest investment management companies. Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia, Vanguard provides an extensive array of investment products and services to individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. Vanguard manages approximately $1 trillion in U.S. assets in more than 125 U.S.-based mutual funds and offers more than 40 funds in foreign markets.

In addition to our campus in Pennsylvania, we have substantial U.S. operations in Arizona and North Carolina and international operations in Europe, Japan, and Australia. Our 12,000 talented employees thrive in a team-oriented environment that also rewards individual achievement.

What sets us apart
No matter where our employees are based; there are certain key features they can count on.

  • We are a leader.Well-earned stature in the industry. A comprehensive total rewards benefits package. Clarity of focus on providing nothing short of an exceptional value to every client. A culture that calls for doing what’s right in every situation, every day. At Vanguard, we aim to lead the way in all we undertake.
  • We believe in the power of teamwork. By putting aside self-interest and working together we become ever better at serving our clients. But teams are made up of individuals. So you’ll be valued not simply for your skill set, but for the diverse experiences you bring with you.
  • We offer careers, not jobs.You’ll have opportunities to grow professionally, intellectually and personally. We provide extensive training, and our job posting and job rotation programs promote career growth. You’ll be evaluated on your accomplishments and attitude, not your credentials. We believe that the best motivator for each of us is the opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding long-term career.

    • Diversity is a Core Value
    We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to meet our clients’ needs more effectively, so we strive to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the shareholders we serve. Every employee contributes to our goal of being the world’s highest-value provider of investment services, and we respect and value their varied talents, backgrounds, and perspectives.

    We have company-wide diversity programs backed by the full commitment of our entire senior management team. Our programs thrive and continue to expand with the full participation of employees at every level of the company.

    Competitive Advantages
    We reward employees with a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Flexible medical, dental , prescription and insurance options
    • Matched retirement savings programs
    • Paid time off: holidays, personal days, sick leave
    • Vanguard University® , our award-winning in-house training and development organization
    • Licensing education and support that expands your professional opportunities
    • Professional development and licensing opportunities
    • Vanguard Work-Life Partnerships: Services and programs that help employees achieve a balance between their work and personal lives
    • Open dialogue between employees and senior management

    Awards and Accolades
    Vanguard is regularly cited by major publications, trusted websites and prestigious surveys for its quality, performance, best practices, and corporate culture. Here are just a few recent accolades:

    Fortune, 2007 – Vanguard was named one of the “Best 100 Companies to work for.”  We also were recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the year's "Top 100 Employers for MBAs."

    CollegeGrad.com, 2008 – Named Vanguard a “Top 100 Entry-level Employer” in the U.S.

    Jobs4.0.com, 2007 – Vanguard was cited as a top employer for age diversity.

    CIO magazine, 2007 – Vanguard won a prestigious CIO award, which recognizes the top 100 companies for operational and technological excellence.

    Training magazine, February 2008 – Our commitment to professional development earned Vanguard a spot on the “Training Top 125” list for the seventh straight year.

    Black Professional, 2007 – Vanguard was one of the “Top 100 Companies for Blacks in Corporate America.”

    Computerworld magazine, June 2007—Vanguard was named as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" for the seventh consecutive year. We were ranked #60.

    Information Week, September 2007—Vanguard ranked third on InformationWeek's 2007 list of the 500 top IT companies, ahead of all other financial services firms. This is the eighth year in a row that Vanguard has appeared on the list.

    To Learn More/Submit a Resume
    To view or apply for current opportunities, including full-time positions and summer internships, visit www.vanguard.com/careers.

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