2024 Client Group Internship Programme London, England
Job description
Salary
Competitive salary of £37k (pro rata) across the 10 week programme.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for keen and motivated under-graduates to join our 2024 Internship Programme within our Client Group division.
About Schroders
Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their aspirations, and prepare for the future.
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.
We employ over 5700 talented people worldwide operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.
Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
The base
We're based in the City of London - close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and have everything we need to work flexibly.
The department
The Schroders Client Group is a dedicated team of professions that work collaboratively to ensure that Schroders delivers a seamless and tailored service to our clients. The team is made up of experts from across the organisation, including Sales, Business Development and Client Service. By working together, the Client Group drives collaboration and a deep understanding of our clients' needs, which allows us to provide them with the best possible investment solutions. The Client Group ensures that clients receive a consistent and high-quality experience, delivering the best of Schroders to our clients.
Who are our clients?
Schroders' clients are diverse, and come from a variety of institution types and regions across the globe. Some Examples of our clients include;
- Central banks & sovereign wealth funds
- Pensions schemes
- Insurers
- Family offices
- Wealth advisors
The programme
Our 2024 Summer Internship Programme starts on Monday 10 June 2024 and runs for 10 weeks ending on Friday 16 August 2024.
This Programme will provide you with a unique introduction into the investment management industry and how Client Group operates within it. You'll be given introductory training and opportunities to network with people across the business.
During your internship you will be assigned to a team within the Client Group where you will have the opportunity to work on live projects and shadow leaders across the business. Some of your tasks may include:
- Researching a project to identify a new market opportunity for Schroders, and presenting the findings
- Working with a senior colleague to improve the way we pitch a product to our clients
- Helping us make better use of the data in our customer relationship management system
Who we're looking for
- You need to be personable, adaptable and flexible in your approach to solving problems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Innovative and analytical – you're happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective
- Intellectually inquisitive - be passionate about financial markets, global trends and economics and beyond
- Collaborative and flexible - happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
- A growth mindset: we understand you may make mistakes, and when you do, we are looking for you to learn from these.
The knowledge, skills and qualifications we're looking for
- An honours degree or equivalent – we're not fussed when it comes to your degree subject or predicted grade
- You will be in your penultimate year of study. Unfortunately we no longer accept applications from final year students considering further studies (i.e. Masters) upon completion of undergraduate course
Why join us
- Benefit from a series of immersive and engaging training sessions equipping you with the skills you need to adapt to the world of work, hit the ground running and make an impact – training covers industry knowledge, technical and soft skills training
- Attend “Lunch and Learns/ “Coffee Hours” led by senior people across the business – your chance to build contacts in the industry and grow your professional network
- Opportunity to secure a spot on the 2025 graduate programme, subject to manager feedback and final interview
- Access to a buddy – we'll match you with a graduate buddy where you'll be supported during the first few weeks of your internship, helping you to integrate into the team and the business
- Group Project – work with a small group of interns on a current or strategic topic and presenting to managers at the end of the programme
- Attend an end of internship ‘celebration event' – a chance to share celebrate your successes with fellow interns and line managers on the penultimate day of your programme - enjoy BBQ food and refreshments out on terrace spaces at Schroders HQ!
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing you with access to 24 hour confidential telephone counselling and a comprehensive online source of information on a range of issues, including Mental Health
- Free use of private GP Service
- On-site staff restaurant
- Free use of on-site gym
Recruitment process
1. Online application form and CV
2. Online assessments
3. Video interview
4. Assessment centre
Candidates should be available to start the 2024 Summer Internship Programme on Monday 10 June 2024. The programme ends on Friday 16 August 2024.
If you think you may require disability-related adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] our disability partner EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk) for a confidential discussion and advice.
We recruit on a rolling basis and may choose to close this role earlier than advertised. Therefore we recommend you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.
