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    We're looking for an inquisitive and motivated graduates to join our Distribution division on our 2023 Graduate Programme.

    About Schroders

    Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

    Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.

    We employ over 5700 talented people worldwide operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, 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 relationships and growing our business.

    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.

    The department

    Our Distribution teams manage our relationships with clients and help grow our business. So we're after people with strong communication skills who want to keep us ahead of our competitors. You'll need an inquisitive mind and an appetite for challenge, together with the tenacity and analytical ability to develop the best service for our clients.

    The programme

    As a graduate in Distribution you could be placed into a variety of teams including UK Institutional, UK Intermediary, Distribution Operations, and Strategic Client Group. Don't worry if you don't understand the ins and outs of what these teams do. Essentially our Distribution teams look after managing our client relationships and growing our business so you'll be involved in everything from sales to problem solving and conducting research.

    Rotations will take place across our Distribution department in your first two years so you'll need to be flexible and open minded. We encourage our graduates to get as broad an experience as possible so that they choose their career path well. No matter where you are placed, you will be working in teams that are collaborative and supportive. Rotations outside the UK are occasionally available.

    What you'll be like

    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Innovative and analytical – you're happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective
    • Intellectually inquisitive - be passionate about financial markets, global trends and economics and beyond
    • Open minded to rotate across different teams
    • Collaborative and flexible - happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
    • A growth mindset: we understand you may make mistakes, and when you do, we are looking for you to learn from these.

    The knowledge, skills and qualifications we're looking for

    • An honours degree or equivalent – we're not fussed when it comes to your degree subject or predicted grade
    • You will be in your final year of study or already graduated

    Recruitment process

    1. Online application form and CV
    2. Online assessments
    3. Online video interview
    4. Assessment centre
    5. Final round interview with senior member of the business

    Candidates should be available to start the graduate programme on Thursday 14 September 2023.

    If you think you may require disability-related adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact adjustments@employ-ability.org.uk our disability partner EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk) for a confidential discussion and advice.

    We recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.

    We're looking for the best, whoever they are

    Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level, to ensure that our actions match our words, and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.