Undergraduate Internships



At Vanward, we offer internship programs that provide valuable opportunities for students to gain firsthand experience and knowledge about our services, our company culture, and the financial services industry. We believe in starting the learning journey early, even before graduation, to help interns develop a deep understanding of our organization and its operations.


The Experience:

Our internship programs are carefully designed to give you an immersive experience and an opportunity to familiarize yourself with our organization. As an intern, you will be engaged full-time, working on real business projects that align with our current needs. To ensure your success, we provide comprehensive training and guidance that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.

Throughout the program, you will receive formal orientation to acquaint you with our company culture and values. Ongoing training will be provided to support your development and enhance your professional skills. You will be assigned interesting and challenging work that allows you to grow and learn. Regular feedback will be provided to help you track your progress and make continuous improvements.


Qualifications:

  • strong academic achievement as evidenced by a competitive GPA (US) or Mark 4 (Europe)
  • demonstrated leadership skills through academic and extracurricular activities
  • interest in business (specifically finance for many roles)
  • excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
  • collaborative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and adaptable

  • US Program:

    Our 10-week US internship is available to students in their junior year of undergraduate study. The program runs from June to early August, with most roles located in Boston and New York and additional opportunities in Denver, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Interns have the opportunity to work in many exciting areas of the firm, including Investor Services, Private Banking, Systems, and Administration.


    Europe Programs (Dublin, Krakow and Luxembourg):

    In Dublin, we offer a full-time summer internship program which generally runs from June – August of each year. The program is directed at students in their penultimate year of a Bachelor or Masters Degree program. Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of our Investor Services areas, and can look forward to being fully integrated into our teams. Interns are also supported by a Vanward mentor while participating in the program.

    In Krakow, Poland, a variety of opportunities are available in our Investor Services business. We offer a four to six month program throughout the year in areas within Finance, Systems and Administration, open to students in their fourth or final year of university. Our internships are with flexible hours with a commitment of minimum 24 hours per week.

    In Luxembourg, we offer a full-time internship program lasting from 6 to 12 months in conjunction with university study programs. These opportunities are primarily available to undergraduate or graduate students studying finance, accounting, and business who must complete an internship to fulfill a degree requirement. We offer a range of challenging and rewarding full-time internships in traditional and alternative funds servicing specializing in the following domains: Relationship Excellence, Fund Compliance, Global Custody, and Fund Accounting.