Advance your career and our mission

At Vanguard, we’re taking a stand for investors. That starts with you. As a Retirement Plan Services Representative, you’ll be our voice and our clients’ advocate, as you help to build hundreds of financial futures.

In this role, you will provide high quality service across Institutional Participant Services by supporting external employers 401(k) plan participants with their dynamic and complex needs – one may need help with a form, the next has never even heard of a mutual fund. You will be assisting with account and plan information, regulatory or tax-related issues, financial and clerical transactions via inbound phone calls and written communication. This role will allow you to build your financial acumen and communications skills into a successful career.

Why Vanguard?

At Vanguard, we believe in supporting our “crew” personally through all life stages.

Base salary for this role is $48,000 (additional compensation opportunity for bilingual speaking representatives) with the opportunity for licensing completion bonuses, additional hourly pay, and eligible company bonuses.

In addition, Vanguard provides a competitive benefits package to all employees. Some of our benefits include:

Premier training and development programs to equip you with the tools to take the SIE and FINRA Series 6 and 63A $1,500 taxable annual FlexFund stipend that allows you to select from a wide variety of well-being and lifestyle expensesAn annual bonus (known internally as partnership) based on company performance18 PTO days and 10 federal holidays, with the unique ability to purchase an additional week of PTOIndustry-leading retirement savings – up to 4% matched contributions, and 10% employer contribution without conditionBest-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage with on-site health perks:CrewCare: our own onsite health-clinic for you and your loved onesShipShape: onsite fitness centerLYRA: a program to provide care for your emotional and mental health – how, when, and where you need it, at no cost to you.Education benefits including tuition reimbursement designed to support you in furthering your educationStrong parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy, benefits – because we know every family looks different!

For a deeper look into our benefits, please visit our Why Vanguard page!

What it takes:

You don’t have to be a financial expert to be an advocate for our clients!

We welcome, and encourage, individuals from all backgrounds and experiences -- the most important things you need are a passion for serving others and a thirst for knowledge. Vanguard will provide you will fully paid training, coaching, and continuous support as you learn the role, company, and industry.

We have seen most success from individuals with:

Strong interpersonal and client relationship management (CRM) skills to engage with our clients and our “crew”Customer-facing and/or in-bound phone experienceA learner’s mentality and an appetite for financial acumenUndergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferredAbility to complete the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam and obtain the Series 6 & 63 FINRA licenses within department guidelines.

Please note, this role is hybrid and you would be expected to work on-site in a Vanguard office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Start date for this role is the beginning of March 2025.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.