# College to Corporate IT Internship - Risk & Security - Analyst  (NC) at Vanguard

- Company: [Vanguard](https://vanguard.com)
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply: https://vanguard.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vanguard_external/job/Charlotte-NC/College-to-Corporate-IT-Internship---Risk---Security---Analyst---NC-_181764
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/college-to-corporate-it-internship-risk-security-analyst-nc-c31a84aa

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Evaluate and reduce operational and digital security hazards.
- Examine security weaknesses and suspicious patterns.
- Produce data visualizations to guide management choices.
- Work alongside departments to refine protection protocols.

What they're looking for:

- Candidates seeking degrees in IT, security, or risk disciplines.
- Individuals with sharp logic and clear interpersonal skills.
- Applicants maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA.
- Passion for safeguarding systems and preventing financial crime.

Pay and perks:

- Compensation provided for this 10-week summer role.
- Internship commences during May or June 2027.

## Posting

Help protect Vanguard and our investors through a career in cybersecurity and risk. As a Risk & Security Analyst intern in Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the teams that safeguard our systems, data, and clients.

This immersive internship combines real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you build technical, analytical, and business skills while developing foundational leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

In this internship you will:

- Support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks
- Analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and fraud-related activity
- Assist in developing reports, dashboards, or insights that support risk-informed decision-making
- Partner with security, technology, and business teams to strengthen controls and processes
- Gain exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and digital ethics
- Collaborate with Agile teams to contribute to ongoing initiatives and solutions
- Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard
- Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development

### What it takes:

- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk, or a related field
- Interest in cybersecurity, threat analysis, risk management, or fraud prevention
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Curiosity about how systems can be protected and improved
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred

### Additional Information:

- This is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship
- Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this role
- Start date: May/June 2027

### 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.

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