About Vanguard

Vanguard is an investment company unlike any other. It was founded in the US in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. We’re a mutual fund, which means the people that invest their money with us are also our owners. That makes our mission simple; to create value for our investors. We stand for low-cost, uncomplicated investing and we’re proud to help millions of people by giving them the best chance for investment success.

Vanguard and Investment20/20

We have a strong partnership with Investment20/20; many teams across our business have benefitted from the skills and unique perspectives of talented young people who joined us through this programme. To date, we’ve welcomed 30 trainees and many of them have gone on to take permanent roles with us. 

As a trainee on the Vanguard Investment20/20 programme you will be introduced to the investment management industry, gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships enabling you to progress your career. You will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events. 

In 2026, we will continue our partnership by offering a 6-month FTC trainee role in our Manchester office from March to September 2026.

The opportunity

The role sits within our Security Operations team who oversee the continuous monitoring, assessment, and safeguarding of our organization's computing assets and critical data against potential threats. Key components include Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), Incident Management Team (IMT), Threat Management Team (TMT and Global Security

Role overview

• Learn to support day‑to‑day physical security operations by assisting with routine tasks, observing experienced team members, and gradually taking on independent responsibilities.
• Develop foundational skills in access card management by helping process new hire and temporary passes, learning procedure requirements, and maintaining accurate records under guidance.
• Build confidence in stakeholder engagement by supporting security input for events, participating in planning discussions, and assisting with on‑site coordination.
• Gain exposure to travel risk management and executive protection by shadowing senior security specialists, observing assessments, and helping prepare supporting documentation.
• Learn to work effectively with Front of House teams by supporting visitor management, understanding entry procedures, and helping maintain a seamless onsite experience.
• Strengthen operational awareness by maintaining clear logs, learning compliance requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts as skills develop.

You will be paid the equivalent of £28,000 per year plus a sign-on bonus of £500 to help you with initial costs (like buying new work clothes or your travel expenses). Once you finish the traineeship, if you want to stay on and you have made a good impression, the HR team will help you to apply for permanent roles.

Qualifications for the job

We are looking for school/college leavers or university graduates who are keen to learn and start their careers in financial services. You will be a brilliant fit for this opportunity if you are bright, hardworking, and can show us how you are curious and willing to learn about investing. We look for people who care – about doing great work for our investors, and about caring for each other – people who are inclusive, have a high level of integrity and are naturally tenacious. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.