About this role
Are you passionate about working with data to uncover insights and solve business challenges? Do you enjoy analyzing information, identifying patterns, and helping teams make data-driven decisions? Come join our Personal Wealth Data Strategy & Management team! Vanguard is building trusted data products that power analytics, AI capabilities, and business decision-making across the enterprise. We are looking for curious, analytical students who want hands-on experience working with data while partnering with product, engineering, and business teams. You will gain exposure to how data products are validated, governed, and delivered within a large-scale organization.
This exciting six-month co-op opportunity begins in January for students from participating schools. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working alongside talented engineers and contributing to impactful projects from day one.
Qualifications:
• Must be able to start in January and end in June/July. No exceptions. • Must be able to work hybrid model (Monday and Friday option to work from home, Tuesday - Thursday onsite)
• Pursuing a degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience • 0–3 years of developer experience • Good written and oral communication skills • Good analysis and problem-solving skills In this role, you will
• Support data discovery and profiling activities to better understand business processes and datasets. • Assist in documenting business rules, data definitions, requirements, and success criteria. • Analyze data and help identify quality issues, trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. • Support data validation and testing efforts to ensure data products are accurate and reliable. • Partner with Data Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts to support delivery initiatives. • Contribute to reporting, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder presentations. You will have an opportunity to gain the following:
• Experience analyzing data and evaluating data quality across multiple sources. • Exposure to modern data management and governance concepts. • Understanding of business requirements gathering and data validation techniques. • Hands-on experience with analytical tools and data exploration techniques. • Exposure to cloud-based data and analytics platforms. • Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams. Nice to have skills:
• Familiarity with SQL and data analysis concepts. • Exposure to Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar analytical tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Attention to detail and ability to think critically when working with data. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Curiosity and desire to learn new technologies and business concepts. Qualifications:
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field. • Demonstrated interest through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities involving data, analytics, or technology. Important Factors:
• Hybrid model of work; Tuesday-Thursday in office. • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. • Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and grow in a data-focused environment.
Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.