Vanguard Australia

Graduate Program - Enterprise Investment Services

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

Invest in your success with the EIS Graduate Program Enterprise Investment Services exists to drive investor success through world class investment services. The division is comprised of Investment Operations, Global Investment Data Management and Securities Lending functions. The division is responsible for pre/post trade lifecycle

management, Investment Book of Record generation that drives investment decision and delivering a high value securities lending program to our clients. EIS is part of a collaborative global team that aims to deliver operational excellence, insightful analytics and white glove support to the Investment Management Teams. In this program, you will rotate through various groups within the EIS division and have the opportunity to gain exposer to a wide variety of asset classes across the full suite of Vanguard investment products.

You’ll begin the program in the Reconciliation team, building a deep understanding off all global portfolios, both equity and fixed income, with an emphasis on capturing any difference between our internal IBOR and Custody. You’ll then move into one of the specialist teams within Investment Operations where you will hone your knowledge on a specialised area of the investment management process, these may include Trade Management Oversight, Investment Book of Record, Derivatives or Corporate Actions. You’ll then move into an Investment Management supporting role in either the Investment Data team, providing index data and adjustments that portfolio managers track their portfolios to, or Investment Support, who work closely with both the local Trading and Investment Management Group. You’ll then complete your program in the ETF Operations or Performance teams, utilising the knowledge you’ve gained through the varied teams that make up the Investment Management Lifecycle.

Following the completion of the program participants will be provided a permanent role in one of the teams within EIS.

What it takes You have just graduated, or are on track to graduate this year, from a relevant degree, 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 our clients and our crew and 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 working rights for Australia

Inclusion Statement Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.” We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

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

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Vanguard Australia