Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join our Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their professional career who is keen to gain exposure to the asset management industry and develop a broad understanding of business development activities. In this role, you will support the sales function across a wide range of activities, including client reporting, database management, the preparation of marketing and sales materials, and various strategic and ad hoc projects. You will play an important role in helping the team deliver a high standard of service to both clients and prospective clients.
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.
The Team
The successful candidate will join the CRM team and work closely with our Sales Managers on a daily basis. The role also involves regular interaction with colleagues across Institutional Sales, Marketing, Client Support and Compliance, providing valuable insight into the wider business and the way different functions work together to support our clients.
What you'll do
- Supporting the production and distribution of regular client reporting, including the translation of reports from English into Italian.
- Maintaining and updating client and contact databases to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
- Assisting with the preparation of ad hoc reports and responding to specific business requests.
- Acting, alongside the CRM team, as a point of contact for both standard and bespoke requests directed to our London headquarters and other international offices.
- Supporting the creation of sales and marketing materials, including presentations, branded communications, and other client-facing content.
- Contributing to a variety of projects and initiatives designed to support the broader sales effort.
The knowledge, experience and aualifications you need
- Have recently completed, or are close to completing, a university degree.
- Have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
- Demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and client service skills.
- Enjoy working collaboratively and have a strong team-oriented approach.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
- A basic understanding of the asset management industry and its terminology.
- A good general knowledge of financial markets and investment concepts.
- A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- An interest in, and aptitude for, exploring and making use of digital tools and technologies.
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
- Recently completed or close to completing a university degree
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Basic understanding of the asset management industry and terminology
- General knowledge of financial markets and investment concepts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Interest in and aptitude for digital tools and technologies
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
