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Internships at Schroders
The Department
We’re looking for analytical and innovative interns to join our Global Technology, Group Change, Product and our Distribution divisions for our 2019 Summer Internship Programme.
Global Technology:
Technology sits at the core of what we do. From providing creative solutions, to designing and developing cutting edge products. You’ll work on projects which will allow you to broaden your expertise and discover which area of technology you enjoy the most. You’ll be eager to learn and keen to throw yourself into a variety of projects. Some of the teams you may join are Investment Technology, Distribution & Product Technology, Digital, IT Infrastructure, Information Security and more.
Group Change:
Group Change sits at the heart of the business. We’re responsible for ensuring change management across the business. This can involve anything from looking at how to improve efficiencies in existing processes to acting as an internal consultant providing advice and guidance to the wider business. You’ll be strong communicator, have a keen interest in Technology and keen to throw yourself into a variety of projects.
Distribution:
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 deliver the best service for our clients.
Product:
This team works on creating new products (e.g. funds) for our clients. Our job is to outperform our competitors by designing and developing innovative products that to suit our clients' needs. You'll be happy working with colleagues from across the business and building relationships, but we also need someone who is actively interested in learning about the markets and help shape our strategies.
The Programme
Our 2019 Summer Internship Programme starts on Monday 24th June 2019 and runs for 8 weeks ending on Friday 16th August 2019. This Programme will provide you with a unique introduction into the investment management industry and how our different departments operate within it. You’ll be given introductory training and opportunities to network with people across the business.
Over eight weeks, you’ll enjoy a range of training in technical and interpersonal skills, as well as being given the opportunity to work on live projects and shadow senior executives. It’s the kind of learning that will stand you in good stead throughout your future career.
We invest in our Internship programme to make it one of the best around.
You’ll experience challenging work, with real responsibility on projects that will influence our business. One of these will involve working with other interns and presenting the results to senior managers.
Just as important, you’ll have the chance to build a valuable network of contacts – from other interns to highly experienced employees. In fact, our ‘lunch and learn sessions’ give you the opportunity to discuss possible directions for your future career with senior managers.
What you’ll be like
- A great communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Intellectually inquisitive - be passionate and curious about technology, investment management and global trends
- Innovative, creative and analytical – you’re happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective
- Flexible, open minded and happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
The knowledge, skills and qualifications we’re looking for
- A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent – we’re not fussed when it comes to your degree subject
- 128 UCAS Points at A-Level or equivalent (320 UCAS Points using the old Tariff)
- Penultimate year of study or in final year of study but planning to continue further studies after the end of the Internship
Recruitment process
1. Online application form and CV
2. Online psychometric tests
3. Online video interview
4. Assessment centre – Currently scheduled in for week commencing 7th January
Candidates should be available to start the 2019 Summer Internship Programme on Monday 24th June 2019. The programme ends on 16th August 2019.
Closing date for applications is usually 2-3 weeks before assessment centre but we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.
About Schroders
Schroders are a world-leading asset management business, with over 200 years of experience in shaping the prosperity of our clients. And from short-term challenges to long-term aims, every client is different. So, we know how important it is to focus on the individual, giving our undivided attention to helping them attain their goals.
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