Another Typical Vanguard Review - Client Relationship Specialist Vanguard Employee Review

3.0
Jul 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, especially 401k contributions, paid time off, and health insurance. Great training

Cons

As many have mentioned here, Vanguard can be a frustrating place to work. The pay is very poor and the salary increases are even more abysmal. You have to play the game if you ever want to move out of your position. In my time at Vanguard I had fantastic reviews with top dashboard scores within my team and department. This seemed to have no affect on my ability to get promoted.

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5.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Vanguard covered housing for the summer for almost completely free and the people you work with will actively try to develop you.

Cons

The work you do (and therefore your overall experience) can be highly team dependent and team assignment seems to be random

3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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