Greencoat Infrastructure Graduate Programme 2026

Schroders Capital is our private markets division, managing close to $100 billion in assets across Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt & Credit Alternatives, and Infrastructure.

Positioned at the heart of global trends like AI, new consumption patterns, and decarbonisation, the team focuses on driving positive change through carefully selected investments. With more than 400 professionals in 25 cities, we deliver tailored portfolio solutions that balance financial performance with sustainable outcomes.

If you want to be part of a leading team, with a winning culture. Join us today.

The programme 

The Graduate Programme in Schroders Capital Infrastructure (Greencoat) is intended to provide exposure across key areas within the business. As part of the Graduate Programme, you’ll be given training to help you perform to the best of your abilities. We are looking for graduates who enjoy helping solve problems and are keen to work on new and changing scenarios each day.  

The programme will be a rotational programme across Schroders Capital Infrastructure which may include exposure to the below areas within the private markets:  

• Portfolio Management 
• Product Development 
• Sales and Investor Relations 

You are not guaranteed to have a set amount of rotations, the number of rotations you have on the programme is depending on business needs and individual interests. 

Some of your tasks may include  

• Work with the business development and product strategy teams to develop and launch new product offerings with a view to growing our platform globally. This involves research of new investment themes, supporting the structuring of new products and the creation of client materials 
• Support capital raising processes, including investor due diligence, onboarding, and stakeholder coordination 
• Assist in portfolio management operations, including fund construction analysis, investment governance, investor reporting, and maintaining fund-level data 

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and have a clear passion to work within Schroders Capital Infrastructure. 

What you’ll be like 

• Innovative and analytical – you’re happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective 
• Result-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate well with diverse stakeholders to accomplish results and represent the firm professionally 
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously  
• Strong technical ability, research skills, with attention to detail  
• Flexible, inquisitive and happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects  
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills: voicing your opinion isn’t something you’re afraid off.   
• Growth mindset: we understand you may make mistakes, and when you do, we are looking for you to learn from these. 

The department 

Schroders Capital offers access to a broad range of private market investment opportunities, portfolio building blocks and customised private market strategies. Our diversified range of investment strategies includes real estate, private equity, secondaries, venture capital, infrastructure, securitised products and market-based finance, insurance-linked securities and impact investing. 

Schroders Capital Infrastructure is umbrella term for the infrastructure equity investment capabilities across the Schroders Group’s private market business, which encompasses team members at Schroders Greencoat LLP in the UK and other regulated entities throughout the Schroders Group internationally. Collectively, this comprises a team of over 130 staff with a presence in 8 countries across Europe, the United States and China and has invested over €16.5 billion into ca. 450 energy transition assets at various project stages, with an aggregate capacity of around 7.7GW. 

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  
• You will be in your final year of study or already graduated 
• A good working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• The ability to understand our target audiences 

Benefit of joining us

When you join our graduate programme at Schroders, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including: 

Professional qualifications 

"achieve the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) in your first few weeks—the UK’s benchmark entry qualification for investment professionals"

"work towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification during the programme" 

Comprehensive training 

"access immersive training sessions covering industry knowledge, technical skills, and essential soft skills to help you adapt, thrive, and make an impact from day one

Senior networking opportunities  

"attend exclusive “Lunch and Learns” and “Coffee Hours” hosted by senior leaders, allowing you to build your network within the industry"

Buddy system

"be paired with a dedicated buddy to support your transition into both the programme and the wider business"

Wellbeing support 

"access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24-hour confidential counselling and resources on a range of topics, including mental health"

"Use of a private GP service" 

On-site facilities 

"enjoy the convenience of an on-site staff restaurant and complimentary use of our on-site gym"

"By joining us, you will be part of an inclusive environment where your learning, wellbeing, and professional growth are a priority."

 Recruitment process 

• Online application form and CV  
• Online assessments  
• Online video interview  
• Assessment centre   

Candidates should be available to start the graduate programme on 17th September 2026.  

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.  

Investment20/20 

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme and will have opportunities to meet and network with trainees across the industry, as well as participate in technical training, insight events and socials.