City of London, United Kingdom
Internship Explorer
Internship Explorer
Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programmes give school and college leavers a hands-on introduction to investment management and the opportunity to develop key skills, gain professional qualifications and build an industry network. We have a wide range of opportunities across our business. You will join as an apprentice as part of the Investment20/20 programme . You will have opportunities to meet and network with apprentices across the industry, as well as participate in technical skills training, socials and insight events. You’ll be based at our headquarters in the City of London working with customers the business and technology to delivery leading customer experience based on understanding customer needs and wants and business goals. We need inquisitive individuals who are eager to ask questions and get involved with the team. On this programme, you’ll be part of the Group Governance team — the function that helps ensure decisions across the organisation are made in a transparent, well ‑ informed and accountable way. At its core, governance is about enabling groups of people to make the right decisions. The Group Governance team supports governance across the entire Schroders plc Group. This includes Schroders plc, the group’s holding companies and all regulated entities and subsidiaries across our three business pillars: Public Markets, Schroders Capital (Private Markets) and Wealth. We also work with joint ventures, investment trusts and funds. We ensure the Group complies with the UK Listing Rules, maintain statutory registers and corporate records, and make sure all companies meet their filing obligations with Companies House and equivalent authorities internationally. We also support the Schroders plc Board and management in implementing, communicating and managing appropriate standards of corporate governance for the Group, including through the Board’s governance framework . You will be part of a relatively modestly sized function with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of tasks. You will also gain an understanding of the legislative requirements for the Group. Some of the projects you might be involved in include: * Researching governance topics, such as changes to law and regulations. * Drafting board papers, taking minutes and investment trust annual reports, responding to audit requests, with support. * Drafting and releasing stock exchange announcements for investment trusts. * Organising meetings and agenda setting, building board packs, preparing and circulating documentation. * Assisting with the preparation for the Schroders plc Annual General Meeting. * Preparation of micro-entity accounts. * Liaising with teams across the business on answering routine queries. * Supporting strategic change across the business, including acquisitions and sales of group businesses.
