Technology Graduate Program | Developer (Java / Python) London, England
Job description
For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve.
At Vanguard we want all our graduates and interns to be able to make an impact on the people we serve, the wider world, and their careers. We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.
Start date: September 2023
Duration of Programme: 13 months
Location: London (hybrid working model)
What you need:
- Strong technical foundation and aptitude
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Professionalism, maturity, and humility
- Exceptional organizational agility and attention to detail
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- “Grit”: Demonstrated drive and motivation to succeed
- Adaptability and a growth mindset
Tech at Vanguard
At Vanguard Technology in Europe, we aim to build the most advanced platforms that serve the interests of our clients, globally. As part of the technology graduate program, you will learn how technology supports company initiatives and develop an understanding of Vanguard's systems, platforms, products, and services.
The Technology Graduate Programme is designed to build a strong technical foundation, business acumen, and leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in the IT division.
It is a great opportunity for you to join us, explore and learn the endless possibilities in the ever-changing world of tech and finance. With technology driving Machine Learning, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, there are many ways for passionate, ambitious and innovative candidates to get involved and continue to push forward in our drive to serve our clients.
What’s in it for you:
- Working with business and clients to create exciting solutions that will help shape our future
- Learn how technology supports company initiatives and develop an understanding of Vanguard's systems, platforms, products, and services
- Formalised training curriculum for all participants
- Build a strong foundation in leadership impact, conceptual thinking, and knowledge of Vanguard
- Work with seasoned professionals to gain exposure to diverse assignments and departments
- One-on-one coaching and development with program leaders and rotation managers
- Being part of a community of interns
- Flexible working and fast paced environment
- A focus on innovation and doing things differently
- Exciting opportunities which will test your capability further
What to expect:
Each graduate programme lasts 13 months and is designed to build a strong foundation in technical acumen, leadership impact, conceptual thinking, and knowledge of Vanguard. While completing the program, each participant will partner with their manager to identify or create the best opportunities based on the individual's strengths and interests, considering business need. As participants progress through the program, they'll be able to define goals for a future IT position at Vanguard.
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.
Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success
Future of Work
During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.
As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.
When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).
The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process – please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.
