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About the Role
As a trainee on the Vanguard Investment20/20 programme, you will be introduced to the investment management industry, gain industry knowledge and experience, and develop relationships to progress your career. You will have opportunities to network with over 200 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events. In 2026, Vanguard will offer three 12-month trainee roles in London, starting in late September. You may work in non-front office areas, with meaningful work assigned to contribute to the business. The Talent Acquisition team will help match you with a suitable team.
Responsibilities
- Be introduced to the investment management industry
- Gain industry knowledge and experience
- Develop relationships to progress your career
- Meet and network with over 200 trainees across the industry
- Participate in socials and insight events
- Be given meaningful work that will make a real contribution to the business
Requirements
- Applications are invited from non-graduate school leavers
- You don’t need experience, just a sharp mind, curiosity, and a great attitude
- School/college leavers who are keen to learn and start their careers in financial services
- Be bright, hardworking, and show curiosity and willingness to learn about investing
- Care about doing great work for investors and caring for each other
- Be inclusive, have a high level of integrity and be naturally tenacious
- Submit a CV as a named PDF document
Skills
- Sharp mind
- Curiosity
- Great attitude
- Willingness to learn about investing
- Inclusive
- High level of integrity
- Tenacious
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working model (most teams work Tuesday-Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday from home)
- Full-time (12-month trainee roles)
Experience Level
- Trainee
- No experience required
Education Level
- Non-graduate school leavers
Salary/Compensations
- £28,000 per year plus expenses
Benefits
- Expenses to help with initial costs (like buying new work clothes or travel expenses)
- Assistance from HR team to apply for permanent roles after traineeship if applicable
About the Company
- Vanguard is an investment company founded in 1975 on the principle of managing funds solely in the interests of its clients.
- As a mutual fund, clients who invest their money are also owners.
- The company's mission is to create value for investors.
- Vanguard stands for low-cost, uncomplicated investing and helps millions of people achieve investment success.
- Vanguard has a strong partnership with Investment20/20.
- Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies.
- Vanguard serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.
- Vanguard has a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork and an unwavering focus on serving clients' best interests.
Equal Opportunity
- Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer.
- Vanguard is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
- Equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, colour, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status.
- Prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other protected characteristic.
- Will make reasonable accommodations if assistance is needed completing the application or participating in the application process.