About Us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
Program overview:
Our 2027 Summer Internship Program runs for 9 weeks, starting on Monday, June 7th and finishing on Friday, August 6th. This internship is designed to give you a unique introduction to the Asset Management industry and offers valuable insight into how your chosen department operates within Schroders. We are only accepting applications from students in their Junior Year, graduating in 2028.
Throughout the program you will:
- Take part in comprehensive introductory training to build your understanding of the business
- Be assigned to a team where you will contribute to live projects and gain meaningful hands-on experience
- Shadow experienced professionals and learn directly from leaders in the field
- Have opportunities to network with colleagues and other interns, helping you build connections for your future career
This internship provides practical experience, skill development, and a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in the Asset Management sector.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated and have a clear passion to work within Schroders Capital Infrastructure.
Required skills and capabilities:
- Innovative and analytical – you’re happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective
- Flexible, inquisitive and open minded to rotate across different teams
- Happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
- A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills: voicing your opinion isn’t something you’re afraid of.
- Growth mindset: we understand you may make mistakes, and when you do, we are looking for you to learn from these.
- Result-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate well with diverse stakeholders
Some of your tasks may include:
- Working with the capital raising and product strategy teams to develop and launch new product offerings with a view to growing our platform globally. This involves research of new investment themes, supporting the structuring of new products and the creation of client materials
- Supporting capital raising processes, including investor due diligence
- Assisting in portfolio management, including portfolio construction analysis, investment governance, investor reporting, and maintaining fund-level data.
The Team
Schroders Greencoat was founded in 2009 and is now part of Schroders. It is a specialist infrastructure investment manager, focused on investing in the fast-growing alternative asset class of energy transition through both public and private market funds. Our expertise includes established renewable technologies such as wind and solar, as well as newer areas such as batteries, heat pumps, heat networks and green hydrogen. Schroders Greencoat is central to Schroders’ infrastructure equity capabilities within Schroders Capital, the group’s private markets business. Schroders Capital Infrastructure brings together the legacy Greencoat teams in the US and Europe, alongside a Paris-based infrastructure equity team from within Schroders and a more recently onboarded renewable infrastructure team based in Hong Kong and mainland China. Collectively, this comprises a team of over 140 staff with a presence in 10 countries across Europe, the United States and China and has invested over €17 billion into ca. 450 energy transition assets at various project stages, with an aggregate capacity of around 8GW.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications we’re looking for:
- You will be in your Junior Year, graduating in 2028. We no longer accept applications from Seniors considering further studies (i.e. Masters) upon completion of undergraduate course
- A good working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The ability to understand our target audiences
Benefits of joining us:
When you join our internship program at Schroders, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including:
- Comprehensive training:
- Access immersive training sessions focused on building industry knowledge, technical expertise, and essential soft skills to help you adapt quickly and make a meaningful impact
- Senior networking opportunities:
- Attend “Roundtables” led by senior leaders, providing opportunities to connect and grow your professional network
- Potential for future opportunities:
- The chance to secure a place on a 2028 Schroders Graduate Program, subject to performance feedback and a final interview
Recruitment process:
- Online application form
- Stage 1 Cognitive Online Assessment
- Stage 2 Behavioural and Motivational Assessment
- Stage 3 Work Simulation and Video Interview
- Virtual Final Interviews with the Business
Candidates should be available to start the internship on June 7th and work through August 6th, 2027. This will be onsite in the New York City office 3x a week on a hybrid working model. Housing not provided, but a stipend will be provided to those outside of the tristate area.
We Recognize Potential, Whoever You Are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and 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 characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.
About Us
Skills Required
- Currently in junior year of undergraduate study and graduating in 2028
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Analytical and innovative mindset
- Flexible, inquisitive, and open-minded approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Growth mindset
- Result-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to understand target audiences
- Availability to work from June 7 through August 6, 2027
- Availability to work onsite in the New York City office three days per week
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
