Vanguard Australia
Graduate Program - Investment Management Group
To take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.
Banking and investment
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Vanguard Australia
Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for existence. At Vanguard, we’re built differently. Vanguard is investor-owned, meaning the fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. When you’re surrounded by people who care about the same things, things tend to fall into place.
With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with your needs in mind. Because of our unique structure, your goals align with our goals. Whether you’re investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we’re on your side. That’s the value of ownership!
About the role
At Vanguard, our core purpose is simple- to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success. We strive to create an environment that supports inclusion, cultivating difference and equality. These core values are lived at the level of our crew, clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
Today, Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 25 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.
Invest in your success with the IMG Graduate Program Australia is one of three major trading and portfolio management hubs for Vanguard globally. The investment management group is comprised of investment strategists, portfolio managers, traders, risk managers, and global shared services experts who are responsible for portfolio management, trading and research across the Asia Pacific region.
Graduates in the IMG program will experience a comprehensive approach to investing that may include exposure to a range of teams such as: EIG (Equity Investment Group), FIG (Fixed Income Group), ISG (Investment Strategy Group) and IMFR (Investment Management & Finance Risk). Global collaboration, industry and economic insights and risk-controlled investment management is at the heart of IMG as we support our clients to achieve their investment goals. Following the completion of the program participants will have the opportunity to launch into a permanent role.
What it takes You have just graduated, or are on track to graduate from a relevant degree this year, such as Finance, and are looking to launch a long and rewarding career with a global market leader. You want to be a part of a culture that promotes teamwork, diversity of thought, integrity and doing the best for our clients and our crew. You also believe in Vanguard’s mission: to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success. What you need to apply
- Availability to commence a 2-year graduate program in February 2026
- Available for telephone and in-person interviews in July 2025
- Résumé
- Academic Transcript (unofficial transcript will suffice for those who have not yet graduated)
- WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 75+
- Full ongoing working rights for Australia
What you'll be responsible for
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Financial and Market Analysis
Conduct financial analysis and market research to inform investment and capital allocation decisions
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Investment Stakeholder Presentations
Prepare and present to clients and internal stakeholders, including investment recommendations and pitches
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Due Diligence
Manage due diligence processes to ensure that all relevant information is identified and evaluated
Skills you'll need
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Resilience
Bounces back from stressful experiences while being optimistic, emotionally aware, and adapts to change
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Results orientation
Focuses on outcomes and the steps it takes to achieve them
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Flexibility
Copes with changes and ambiguity in varying circumstances and can adapt behaviour effectively
Meet the team
