An excellent place to start a career, with job security during turbulent times. - Brokerage Associate Vanguard Employee Review

3.0
Jan 11, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best thing about Vanguard is the job security even in turbulent market conditions and the ability to have a life outside of the firm. The company had great benefits and prestige about it unmatched in the financial industry due to their ethical treatment of customers.

Cons

While Vanguard treats their customers with respect and dignity this is not always the case with their employees. Raises and promotions were often given based on non-contribution related items such as popularity and school ties. Intelligence had nothing to do with promotions as most of their intelligent employees seemed to leave for other companies once they had some experience under their belts for better positions.

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

Micromanagement is out of control. Incompetent team leaders who are obsessed with power and metrics. Back to back calls, limited support, and nearly impossible effective communication between departments. Zero time to cultivate culture because you are taking calls every second of the day except for 30min/1hr lunch and two 15 minute breaks. You’re locked into your role for over a year (apprenticeship for around 60 days, then a year after promotion to associate) and your team leaders will not approve internal applications unless you are “eligible”.

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