2023 Governance Trainee Programme

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Schroders Full time

Who we're looking for

Schroders' trainee programme is your chance to gain a year of hands-on, paid work experience. If you've just finished your A-levels or your BTECs then this programme provides you with a chance to explore the world of work.

Although you may have never heard of Schroders before visiting our website, this traineeship could be for you because key to the purpose of the programme is to teach you about what, why and how we do what we do.

On this programme, you'll be part of our Compliance or Group Governance Teams within the Wealth or Infrastructure parts of our business.

As a trainee, you will receive ongoing training designed to develop throughout the year, where you will have the chance to improve your skills as well as your technical knowledge. We support you to take the Investment Foundation Certificate, which is a professional industry qualification and you'll be paid competitively above the London living wage.

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.

Our base

Investment20/20

You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with trainees across the industry and participate in training, socials and insight events.

The team

The Group Governance (Corporate and Asset Management) teams based in the UK are responsible for the Schroders plc Group's (the “Group”) overall governance structure - companies, joint ventures, investment trusts and other funds. We provide company secretarial services to Schroders plc and the Group's UK subsidiaries, and certain overseas entities. We establish, implement, communicate and manage appropriate standards of governance for the Group.

What you will do

Governance may be described as the “glue that holds the business together and this opportunity should be of interest to anyone seeking to understand how a business is structured, the framework around how key decisions are made, the role of directors and stakeholders and how a business, monitors and complies with corporate laws and regulations.

This is a supporting role where, fundamentally, you will learn about office life in the financial services sector and, more specifically, the role of company secretaries and Governance within a global listed and regulated business. You will gain an understanding of the legislative and regulatory Governance requirements across the Schroders Group and listed funds and learn about some of the core aspects of the role of a company secretary.

As a trainee, you will also be performing a variety of administrative tasks and projects including:

- Supporting with Board meeting arrangements: scheduling and organising meetings and preparing and circulating related documentation
- Preparing for Annual General Meetings of Schroders plc and other listed entities
- Preparing and proof-reading first drafts of investment trust annual reports
- Drafting and releasing basic market announcements
- Drafting skeleton meeting minutes
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations
- Updating the Governance intranet webpage
- Undertaking research on governance topics

You will also have the opportunity to liaise with other trainees across the Governance team on collaborative projects.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you will need:
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help:

- A flexible approach and willing to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
- Attention to detail and accuracy

Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.

What you'll be like
- You'll be an enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn more about our industry and our business
- A team player with a pro-active approach to getting things done, you'll love a challenge and are keen to work in a, fast-paced environment

Recruitment process

2. Online assessments
3. Online video interview
4. Assessment centre

We're looking for the best, whoever they are

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