Technology (IST) Internship Summer 2026

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Contractor

Technology (IST) Internship Programme

We are Vanguard. Together were changing the way the world invests. Our purpose is simple: to take a stand for all investors treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.
For us investing doesnt start with numbers - it starts with values. When you invest with clarity care and courage the return is far greater than performance alone. Thats why we invest with purpose and why weve become a global market leader.

At Vanguard we want every intern to feel empowered to make an impact - on our clients on our business and on their own development. This is your opportunity. Lets make it count.

Programme Details

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

About IST at Vanguard

Information Systems & Technology (IST) sits at the centre of Vanguards mission designing building and operating the digital platforms and services that power investor experiences worldwide. This ranges from our clientfacing websites and mobile apps to the core systems data platforms and cloud infrastructure behind the scenes.

In Manchester IST is growing into a highimpact innovation hub focused on engineering resilient platforms modernising data capabilities and accelerating cloud transformation. Teams work across areas such as UK Personal Investor (UKPI) which supports digital experiences for our directtoconsumer clients; Financial Adviser Services (FAS) which provides technology and insights for advisers across Europe; and the Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) Europe which ensures our data is wellmanaged trusted and used to create value through analytics and responsible AI.

Interns will be part of a collaborative and forwardthinking technology community gaining handson experience and contributing to meaningful projects that support both clients and internal teams.

About the Internship

The IST Internship Programme gives you handson exposure across our technology organisation and helps you build strong foundations in:

Technical capability
Business and product understanding
Leadership behaviours
Professional and personal development

Youll learn how technology drives Vanguards strategic priorities and gain insight into the systems platforms and tools that support our global client offering - including cloud engineering analytics cybersecurity automation and digital experiences.

What Youll Do

Over the 10week programme you will:

Work with business and technology teams to create meaningful solutions that shape Vanguards future
Build a foundational understanding of our systems tools and engineering practices
Receive structured technical and professional development through a formal learning curriculum
Partner with seasoned professionals and rotation managers across diverse IST teams
Gain exposure to real project work and daytoday responsibilities
Develop leadership and conceptual thinking skills that will support your longterm career goals

As you progress you will set objectives aligned to your strengths interests and the needs of our technology organisation helping you build a clear picture of what a future IST career at Vanguard could look like.

What Were Looking For

Strong technical aptitude and curiosity
Analytical and problemsolving mindset
Organisational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership potential
Professional maturity humility and strong communication
Initiative and independence
A growth mindset and adaptability
Drive resilience and motivation to succeed

Why Vanguard

A supportive and inclusive graduate community
Oneonone coaching and mentorship
Exposure to a wide range of technologies
An environment that values innovation experimentation and doing things differently
Flexible working and a fastpaced setting
Meaningful challenging opportunities that stretch your capability

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 (IST) Internship ProgrammeWe are Vanguard. Together were changing the way the world invests. Our purpose is simple: to take a stand for all investors treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.For us investing doesnt start with numbers - it st...