Job Description
Programme overview:
At Schroders, our two-year rotational Graduate programme offers you the unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across our award-winning teams. This structured programme is designed to develop your skills, expand your industry knowledge, and prepare you for a successful career in asset management.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for graduates who have a keen eye for numbers, an analytical mindset and an appetite for challenge to join our Finance division on our 2026 Graduate programme. Our Accounting & 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:
• Commercial awareness - Awareness of current affairs and basic understanding of regulatory issues in asset management
• Financial analysis & planning - Strong analysis and interpretation of financial data and applies statistical techniques
• Numerical ability, Excel & data handling - Proficient in Excel for analysis, visualisation, use of advanced formulas and pivot tables
• Influencing skills - Persuades and informs others by presenting clear, data-driven arguments tailored to the audience
• Organisational & time management skills - Prioritises work effectively, meets deadlines, and manages tasks to achieve high-quality results
• Communication skills - Communicates financial concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Delivers effective presentations and reports
• Strategic thinking - Considers long-term impact in decisions
• Adaptability & problem solving - Adjusts to change and remains resourceful and calm under pressure
• Demonstrates a growth mindset & curiosity - Eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to ongoing self-development If you are commercially aware, analytical, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
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.
As a graduate, you will take part in a two-year rotational programme across Accounting, Financial Control, and FP&A. Your experience will include practical work on analytical reviews, budgeting, month-end processes, transfer pricing, and project-based assignments, giving you broad exposure to the essential workings of Finance at Schroders. The final year rotation will be tailored to your strengths and the needs of the business.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications we're looking for:
• An honours degree or equivalent - we're not fussed when it comes to your degree subject or predicted grade
• Maths A-level or equivalent is preferable (a STEM degree if you do not hold a Maths A-level or equivalent)
• You will be in your final year of study or already graduated
• A good working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The ability to understand our target audiences Benefits of joining us:
When you join our graduate programme at Schroders, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including:
Professional qualifications:
• achieve the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) in your first few weeks-the UK's benchmark entry qualification for investment professionals
• work towards a certification of choice that is best aligned with the role - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 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 Lunch and Learns" and 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 and CV
• Online assessments
• Online video interview
• Assessment centre
Candidates should be available to start the graduate programme on 17th September 2026.
We're looking for the best, whoever they are:
Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level, to ensure that our actions match our words, and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.
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.
