Schroders is a FTSE 100, global asset management company with over £113 billion under management.   Asset management is our only business and our goals are completely aligned with our clients’ – the creation of long-term value. We manage over £113 billion of assets on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income and alternatives. We employ more than 2,600 talented people worldwide, operating from 32 offices in 25 different countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationship and growing our business. 

Throughout our 203 year history, our people have always been our most important asset, at the heart of everything we do. At Schroders, we are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing talented individuals in order to deliver our potential as an organisation. Our values start with a commitment to Excellence in everything that we do. Excellence is achieved through Innovation and Teamwork - the constant search for new solutions and the understanding that we will only achieve real excellence through working together. Our two key drivers are Passion - an unswerving commitment to our clients and Integrity - honesty and straightforwardness which must underpin all of our relationships.

Employment Experience

We recognise the importance of making Schroders an employer of choice. We ensure that our employees understand our strategic aims and objectives and are clear about their role in achieving them, and have policies and practices that make Schroders a desirable place to work. We encourage employees to act ethically and be aware of the wider community.

We operate from 32 offices in 25 countries. Our global reach and diverse product range means we are able to offer an exciting range of career opportunities both in the UK and abroad. Schroders is a dynamic organisation that prides itself on innovation and specialisation and encourages innovative and entrepreneurial individuals to deliver leading edge solutions to our clients.

We seek to ensure that our workforce reflects, as far as practicable, the diversity of the many communities in which we operate. At Schroders we also recognise the diverse needs of our employees in managing the responsibilities of their work and personal lives. We believe that achieving an effective balance in these areas is beneficial to both the Company and the individual and look to offer a flexible approach to determine when, where and how work can be done.

Team Overview

The Global and International Equity team manages over £6.5 billion in fundamental Global and International Equity strategies. Schroders places strategic importance on the success of this team and the team is seeing strong client demand for their strategies in virtually every market in which Schroders operates. The global and international products draw on the major strengths of the Schroders group as an active, fundamentally-driven equity manager. We believe that we have one of the best resourced global equity teams in the industry –10 investors working together in London, consisting of portfolio managers and Global Sector Specialists, supported by over 70 local equity analysts on the ground in 11 countries. We have nearly 30 years experience in managing global and international equity mandates, one of the longest track records in the industry.

Overview of role

To be a member of the Global and International Equities Product team supporting the Global and International Equities investment team in the servicing of existing external clients, internal clients, and the development of future client prospects. The role will involve acting as a strong and effective link between the Investment and Distribution functions with respect to promoting the product by representing the investment management team through direct client contact, the development of supporting product materials, and responding to ad hoc requests from clients and the salesforce. The role will involve working closely with both the team’s product managers and investors to achieve our business objectives.

Key elements

• Providing specialist input to the sales and client service process and thereby enabling investment managers to remain focussed on delivering investment performance.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from clients, consultants, and the salesforce to enhance the understanding of the investment product and support the sales process
• Support the Product Executives team where necessary ensuring that product materials are produced to a high standard – including the production of RFP’s, presentations, documentation for internal meetings, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc client reporting

Essential Skills

• CFA qualified or equivalent

• Strong understanding of investment products

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to build effective relationships with clients

• To be a team player in a collegiate environment

• Time management skills required to be able to prioritise high volume of demands

• Flexibility to change emphasis in role to adapt to changing investment and commercial cycles

Schroders is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

“The job holder has responsibility to pay due regard to the interests of our customers and treat them fairly, ensuring that the information provided to clients on products and services is clear and useful and enables them to understand fully what they are being offered. They are required to familiarise themselves fully with current procedures, FSA compliance requirements, and the principles behind ‘Treating Customers Fairly’.