Is Vanguard a good company to work for as a Retail Control Associate?

Retail Control Associate professionals working at Vanguard have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 33 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Vanguard employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Retail Control Associate Jobs at Vanguard now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Retail Control Associate interview questions at Vanguard .

Does Vanguard pay Retail Control Associate employees well?

Retail Control Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Vanguard with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Retail Control Associate salaries at Vanguard.

How happy are Retail Control Associate professionals working at Vanguard?

46% of Retail Control Associate employees at Vanguard would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 24% in the past 12 months. Retail Control Associate professionals have also rated Vanguard with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 2.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vanguard?

Client Relationship Associate (339) , Client Service Representative (186) , Financial Advisor (156) , Client Relationship Specialist (141) , Project Manager (95) , Manager (92) , Client Service Associate (84) , Software Engineer (82) , Customer Service Representative (69) , Software Developer (68) , Analyst (65) , Brokerage Associate (63) , Processing Associate (58) , Brokerage Investment Professional (49) , Retirement Specialist (47)

What are the pros of working at Vanguard according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and 401k" ((in 1065 reviews)); "Great work life balance.. Fun and fast paced environment" ((in 578 reviews)); "It has a laid back atmosphere and the people that I work with are great." ((in 498 reviews)); "Great culture and ethics" ((in 401 reviews)); "Licenses and training is good" ((in 150 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Vanguard according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and they cut partnetship to nothing and after 15 years walked me off the property for complaining about a review that was unjust." ((in 563 reviews)); "The only downside is the low salary and it is harder to move up the ladder." ((in 236 reviews)); "Managers have no choice but to drink the koolaid and play along or they are gone." ((in 157 reviews)); "Crew engagement is spiraling out of control and senior leadership seems to be apathetic with understanding why." ((in 85 reviews)); "At times there is a disconnect between upper management and mid to senior level views." ((in 73 reviews))

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3.6

46% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Salim Ramji

95% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Retail Control Associate employees have rated Vanguard with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Retail Control Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Vanguard is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Retail Control Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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33 reviews

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

Good

Retail sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great healthcare, benefits, 401k match (if I put in 4% company matches 14%) -Flexfund

Cons

- Learning systems for new hires takes some time

3.0

Oct 13, 2025

Low Pay for Industry Average

Retail sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

looks great on a resume. Good benefits

Cons

Low pay for industry. Many changes within the apartment.

3.0

Aug 28, 2025

Good place to get started in finance.

Retail sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Pay is fine.

Cons

Culture is awful. Not the same Vanguard as the past.

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