Who we’re looking for : Analyst (Multi Asset Private Markets)
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.
Schroders Capital
Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.
The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.
Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.
We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.
Analyst Job Description
You will work as a generalist across the team’s portfolio management and strategy/client activities, supporting the construction, implementation and management of multi-asset private markets portfolios alongside client engagement, business development and broader operational and strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
Support the design, implementation, capital planning and allocation decisions of multi-asset private markets portfolios
Support the development of strategic asset allocations and portfolio construction frameworks using quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporating client objectives, liquidity requirements, risk considerations and other constraints or preferences
Conduct portfolio analysis to support ongoing portfolio oversight, including performance monitoring and attribution, risk and liquidity analysis, rebalancing and allocation decisions
Work with internal investment teams and external managers to assess investment strategies across private market asset classes and support their implementation within portfolios
Support the preparation of investment recommendations and materials for internal investment committees and client boards
Support ongoing client relationship management, including periodic portfolio reviews, client update meetings and responses to client and consultant requests
Prepare high-quality presentations, proposals, portfolio reviews and reports for clients, consultants and internal committees
Support the preparation of proposals, due diligence materials and responses to prospective client and consultant enquiries
Contribute to market and competitor research, thought leadership, product development and other strategic initiatives across Schroders Capital Solutions
Qualifications:
- Degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- 2 – 3 years’ experience at a leading asset manager, consultancy, or investment bank preferred
- Progress towards or completion of a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) desirable
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Understanding of private asset classes and portfolio construction principles
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Office Suite and AI proficiency
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 Us
Skills Required
- Degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- 2–3 years of experience at a leading asset manager, consultancy, or investment bank
- Progress toward or completion of a relevant professional qualification such as CFA or CAIA
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Understanding of private asset classes and portfolio construction principles
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Office Suite and AI proficiency
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
