With one of the largest networks of offices of any dedicated asset management company and over 300 portfolio managers and analysts covering the world's investment markets, the company offers its clients a comprehensive range of products and services. All graduates who join, benefit from bespoke programmes that use Schroders’ in-house resources and external training experts. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll first experience the nine-week induction course, which is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of investment management. Then, once you join your chosen department, you’ll benefit from ongoing technical training as well as the chance to study for a highly-regarded professional qualification. At every stage of your training, you’ll have access to a dedicated Graduate Programme Manager who will always be available to give any career advice or guidance you need. Schroders also offer a 10-week Summer Internship programme which is there in order to provide you with a fantastic introduction to Investment Management, regardless of the business area you eventually decide to join. It’s also a great way to secure a full-time job after you graduate. Of the 18 interns who joined Schroders in summer 2007, 11 now work for Schroders on a permanent basis.
Managing Your Career -At Schroders we encourage both professional and personal development through:
Training and Development - We provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities and encourage all staff to continuously develop their skills and professional knowledge.
Internal Mobility - Wherever appropriate, vacancies are advertised internally and employee mobility is encouraged throughout the organisation.
Performance Management - We take our employees’ careers seriously. This is achieved through setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback on performance and rewarding individuals according to their contribution.
Educational Assistance - We provide financial support for identified professional examinations and qualifications.
Reward and Recognition -Schroders is a meritocratic environment, committed to recognising and rewarding achievement. To achieve this we have a clear, well-targeted compensation philosophy that reinforces our performance culture and demonstrates that performance against our business strategy is rewarded. We incentivise our people to deliver the results we need them to deliver.
Work Life Balance - We are committed to helping our employees achieve an effective work life balance. We subsidise health club and gym memberships and offer regular medical health screenings. We also encourage employees to participate in community partnership schemes.
We also recognise the diverse needs of our employees through offering a flexible approach to determine when, where and how work can be done.
Diversity - We consider an inclusive working environment to be critical. Our culture values, respects and promotes diversity, harnessing individual strengths and differences to surface the best ideas and insights.
At Schroders, we are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing talented individuals. Our values start with a commitment to Excellence in everything that we do. Excellence is achieved through Innovation and Teamwork - the constant search for new solutions and the understanding that we will only achieve real excellence through working together. Our two key drivers are Passion - an unswerving commitment to our clients and Integrity - honesty and straightforwardness which must underpin all of our relationships. Schroders seeks to establish and maintain relationships with creative and innovative organisations who add to the value Schroders creates.
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