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.
Role Overview
As Executive Assistant to the CCO (Wealth Management), you will provide comprehensive executive and administrative support, ensuring the CCO’s day-to-day activities run smoothly and efficiently. You will act as a key point of coordination across internal stakeholders and, where relevant, external counterparts
What you’ll do
Executive support & coordination
Proactive diary and inbox management, including prioritisation, scheduling and gatekeeping
Organisation and coordination of meetings, committees and senior stakeholder interactions
Coordination of agendas, meeting materials and follow-up actions as required
Travel planning, itineraries and expense management
Drafting and coordinating correspondence and communications on behalf of the CCO
Preparing and formatting presentations, meeting materials and briefing documents
Coordinating inputs and documentation ahead of key meetings and committees
Supporting the CCO with day-to-day administrative requirements and ad-hoc requests
Building effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Handling confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant / Senior Assistant supporting senior leadership (C-level or equivalent), ideally within financial services or another regulated environment
Experience supporting Compliance and/or Legal leadership, or working closely with these functions, is strongly preferred
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex diaries and multiple competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, accurate documents and presentations
Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior internal and external contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high degree of integrity, professionalism and discretion
Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Fluent in English; German is a significant advantage
We recognise 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 UsSkills Required
- Commercial degree, higher education in Business Administration, or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role
- Excellent command of English
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic work environment
- Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Additional language skills
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
