Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Corporate Development Associate to join our Corporate Development team. This junior role will provide key support to the team across a broad range of strategic projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, investments, and corporate initiatives. You will work closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders across Schroders, gaining exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic growth activities within the industry.
About Schroders
We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What you'll do
- Support the evaluation and execution of corporate development projects, particularly M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, market research, and due diligence materials.
- Assist in preparing presentations, investment memos, and reports for senior management and the Board.
- Co-ordinate data collection, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, external advisors).
- Conduct industry and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist with tracking industry trends, market developments, and potential opportunities for Schroders.
- Support project management activities related to transactions and integration processes.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to ongoing and prospective projects.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks as required to support the Corporate Development team and wider business objectives.
- Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Prior work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, consulting, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Collaborative and proactive approach, comfortable working in a team environment.
- Understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and M&A lifecycle.
- Interest in financial services and asset management.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
- Support the evaluation and execution of corporate development projects, particularly M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, market research, and due diligence materials.
- Assist in preparing presentations, investment memos, and reports for senior management and the Board.
- Co-ordinate data collection, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, external advisors).
- Conduct industry and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist with tracking industry trends, market developments, and potential opportunities for Schroders.
- Support project management activities related to transactions and integration processes.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to ongoing and prospective projects.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks as required to support the Corporate Development team and wider business objectives.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help
- Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Prior work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, consulting, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Collaborative and proactive approach, comfortable working in a team environment.
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 characteristic.
About UsSkills Required
- Relevant undergraduate degree (Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting) or equivalent experience.
- Prior work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, consulting, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Collaborative and proactive team-oriented approach.
- Understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and the M&A lifecycle.
- Interest in financial services and asset management.
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
