Technology (GIFS) Internship Summer 2026

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Contractor

Technology (GIFS) Internship Programme

We are Vanguard. Together were changing the way the world invests. Our purpose is to take a stand for all investors treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.
For us investing is about more than markets - its about values. When you work with clarity integrity and care you create impact that lasts. Thats why we invest with purpose and why weve become a global market leader.

At Vanguard we want every intern to feel empowered to contribute meaningfully - to our clients our mission and their own development. This is your opportunity. Lets make it count.

Programme Details

Start date: June 2025
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: London (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Schedule: 5 days per week
Contract: Paid Internship
Eligibility: Penultimate or final year students

About GIFS at Vanguard

Our Global Investment & Financial Services (GIFS) sits at the heart of how Vanguard delivers strong client outcomes across Europe and globally. The division brings together our clientfacing strategy product and investment support teams to meet evolving investor needs with transparency innovation and longterm value.

GIFS helps shape our investment proposition strengthen client relationships and influence strategic decisions across markets. It is a collaborative fastmoving area that plays a key role in driving market growth and the future direction of the business.

Alongside these functions GIFS also supports the global execution of investment activities by delivering technology solutions for groups such as the Investment Management Group (IMG) IMFR Finance and PRD. Teams work in crossfunctional product groups and operate critical platforms used in major programmes such as Transfer Agent Modernization Enterprise Investment Product Modernization (Polaris) and IMG Next Gen. Since establishing in London in 2018 GIFS has grown to 100 crew building cloudnative solutions on AWS using Python Java Typescript React and modern engineering practices.

For interns GIFS offers a unique view into how a global asset manager operates from understanding investment solutions and client trends to supporting product data and technology initiatives. Youll work with teams passionate about improving the investor experience and shaping the future of the business.

About the Internship

The GIFS Internship Programme is designed to give you a broad introduction to Vanguards investment product and client ecosystem while building key analytical and professional skills.

You will gain insight into:

How Vanguard develops and manages investment products
How we support institutional adviser and retail investors
How strategic decisions are informed by market analysis and client data
How GIFS collaborates with internal partners including Investments Technology Legal Compliance and Marketing

This programme blends handson project work with structured learning giving you the opportunity to make a real impact while growing your understanding of the broader assetmanagement landscape.

What Youll Do

During the 10week programme you will:

Support business teams across GIFS on meaningful valueadding projects
Learn how investment products are structured launched distributed and governed
Build familiarity with our client segments service models and distribution channels
Partner with experienced professionals to deliver work that influences real business outcomes
Participate in training sessions focused on the asset management industry data literacy communication and leadership

Youll work with your manager to define goals based on your strengths and interests helping you shape a clear path for a potential future career within GIFS or the broader Vanguard organisation.

What Were Looking For

Strong analytical and problemsolving capability
Curiosity about financial markets investing or client experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Professionalism humility and a collaborative mindset
Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Initiative and willingness to learn
A growth mindset and enthusiasm for working in a missiondriven organisation

Why Vanguard

A supportive and inclusive earlycareers community
Oneonone mentorship and coaching
Exposure to senior leaders across GIFS and related functions
A culture that values integrity client focus and longterm thinking
A hybrid flexible environment built around trust and empowerment
Meaningful opportunities to stretch your skills and contribute to highimpact work

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.

Required Experience:

Intern

Project ContractorTechnology (GIFS) Internship ProgrammeWe are Vanguard. Together were changing the way the world invests. Our purpose is to take a stand for all investors treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.For us investing is about more than markets - its about v...