2027 Finance Graduate Programme

Job Description

Job title: Graduate Trainee

Department: Finance

Salary: £45,000

Start date: Thursday 16 September 2027

Location: City of London, London

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.

Why Finance

Finance at Schroders is about much more than numbers. It gives you a unique view of how a global asset manager operates - from financial control and regulatory reporting, to partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic, commercial decision making. As a Finance graduate, you'll work with teams that help the business make informed decisions, manage risk, and deliver sustainable growth.

This graduate programme is best suited to candidates who are genuinely interested in building a career in Finance. While you'll gain exposure to the wider asset management industry, the role is not an investment management or client-facing programme.

Programme overview

The Schroders Graduate programme is two years long. However, we provide an additional third year of rotations in Finance to support your professional qualification journey and give you broader, practical experience across the function. The programme is designed to help you develop the technical skills, business understanding and professional judgement needed to build a long-term career in Finance.

During the Graduate programme, you may support work across financial planning and analysis, finance operations, regulatory reporting, control activities and business partnering. This could include analysing financial information, preparing presentations, supporting reporting processes, improving ways of working, and collaborating with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for proactive, curious and motivated graduates who are excited by the opportunity to understand how Finance supports a global investment management business. You'll enjoy working with numbers, asking thoughtful questions, building relationships across teams and communicating your ideas clearly. We value people who take ownership, are willing to get stuck in and challenge the status quo and bring enthusiasm and energy to new challenges.

Our Finance Graduate programme is the perfect start for a graduate looking to become a qualified accountant and build their long-term career in Finance.

Required skills and capabilities

• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with numerical information
• Broader business awareness and a basic understanding of how the asset management industry operates
• Curiosity about how businesses operate and how Finance supports decision-making
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive approach, with a willingness to take ownership and follow through
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with different teams
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with willingness to develop technical and AI skills further
• Interested in developing a long-term career in Finance and completing either the ACCA or CIMA qualification

The team

Our Finance function is central to delivering the firm's strategic objectives and driving sustainable, profitable growth. The team provides vital financial insights, supports well-informed decision-making, and ensures strong financial and regulatory control.

The Finance department's core focus areas are:

• Supporting sound commercial decisions through insightful analysis and business partnering
• Enabling effective business operations with efficient finance processes
• Safeguarding the organisation with robust financial and regulatory controls
• Our activities span three key pillars: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Operations, and Control, delivered through finance hubs in the UK, Luxembourg, and Singapore, as well as local teams in other regions.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications we're looking for

• You should be due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated, and be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, an honours degree (or equivalent). We welcome applications from all degree subjects.
• Maths A-level or equivalent is preferable (a STEM degree if you do not hold a Maths A-level or equivalent) but not essential
• A good working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

If you are commercially aware, analytical, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits of joining us

• Professional qualifications: Achieve the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) in your first few weeks - the UK's benchmark entry qualification for investment professionals. Finance Graduates are expected to take study for either the ACCA or CIMA qualification after the IMC, with the expectation that exams are completed within three years. Support will be provided through study leave and a key point of contact for the three years.
• 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 "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
• Stage 1 Cognitive Online Assessment
• Stage 2 Behavioural and Motivational Assessment
• Stage 3 Work Simulation and Video Interview
• Assessment centre

Candidates should be available to start the graduate programme on Thursday 16 September 2027.

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

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

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