2024 Business Consultancy Internship Programme - London, United Kingdom - Schroders

Schroders

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary

Competitive salary of £37k (pro rata) across the 10 week programme.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for keen and motivated interns to join our Business Transformation division on our 2024 Summer Internship 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're based in the City of London - close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and have everything we need to work flexibly.

The department

Business Transformation sits at the heart of the business and is responsible for enterprise wide consultancy and change management.

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 a strong communicator and keen to throw yourself into a variety of projects.

Some of the teams you may join are: Business Solutions, M&A, and Enterprise Change.

The programme

This Programme will provide you with a unique introduction into the investment management industry and how Business Transformation operates within it.

You'll be given introductory training and opportunities to network with people across the business.

During your internship you will be assigned to a team within Business Transformation where you will have the opportunity to work on live projects and shadow senior executives.

Some of your tasks may include:

Supporting workshops and documenting the output
Working with the Business Solutions team on a strategic initiative
Working with the Business Solutions team to improve processes and ways of working
Acting as a Business Analyst on a large programme
Researching topics to write thought leadership pieces

What you'll be like

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Inquisitive be passionate and curious about technology, business strategy
Innovative and analytical you're happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective
Proactive and 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

Why join us

Benefit from a series of immersive and engaging training sessions equipping you with the skills you need to adapt to the world of work, hit the ground running and make an impact training covers industry knowledge, technical and soft skills training
Attend "Lunch and Learns/ "Coffee Hours" led by senior people across the business your chance to build contacts in the industry and grow your professional network
Access to a buddy we'll match you with a graduate buddy where you'll be supported during the first few weeks of your internship, helping you to integrate into the team and the business
Group Project work with a small group of interns on a current or strategic topic and presenting to managers at the end of the programme
Attend an end of internship 'celebration event' a chance to share celebrate your successes with fellow interns and line managers on the penultimate day of your programme enjoy BBQ food and refreshments out on terrace spaces at Schroders HQ
Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing you with access to 24 hour confidential telephone counselling and a comprehensive online source of information on a range of issues, including Mental Health
Free use of private GP Service
Onsite staff restaurant
Free use of onsite gym

Recruitment process

Online assessments
Video interview
Assessment centre

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management.

Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose.

This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer:
you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, soc