| Hiring Organization: | Schroders |
| Industry: | Financial Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time Jobs |
| Date Posted: | 2025-02-02 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-05-22 |
| Job Location: | United Kingdom |
Schroders offers exciting apprenticeship opportunities designed for graduates, undergraduates, and students looking to kickstart their careers in investment management. Our internships and apprenticeships provide hands-on experience, professional qualifications, and the chance to develop key skills in a globally recognized firm.
We are currently hiring for:
- Wealth Management Apprentice – Gain experience in managing high-net-worth client portfolios, assisting with investment recommendations, and supporting financial planning.
- Finance Apprentice – Horsham – Work across finance teams, learning about accounting, financial reporting, and supplier management while developing critical financial skills.
Wealth Management Apprentice
Apprenticeship Level: 4 IDA Investment Advice Diploma
Department: Wealth Management – Cazenove Capital
Salary: £25,500 per annum + benefits
Location: London
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Programme Overview:
Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programme offers school and college leavers hands-on experience in investment management, helping them develop key skills, gain professional qualifications, and build industry networks. This opportunity is ideal for those who are ambitious, eager to learn, and considering an alternative to university.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Portfolio Managers in managing client portfolios and ensuring compliance.
- Serve as a client contact, handling inquiries and maintaining records.
- Assist in client meetings, investment recommendations, and portfolio reviews.
- Execute trades and contribute to investment strategy discussions.
- Help prepare financial reports and investment proposals.
- Participate in fund manager meetings and market insights sessions.
- Uphold Schroders’ values: Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Passion, and Integrity.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Recent school or college graduates with A-Levels or BTECs.
- Individuals considering alternatives to university.
- Must be 18 years old by 1st September 2025 and living in England.
- Enthusiastic self-starters with strong attention to detail and IT skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Entry Requirements:
- A-Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects (no minimum UCAS points required).
- GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade A-C in English and Maths*.
- Any customer service or finance-related experience is beneficial but not essential.
Recruitment Process:
- Online application and CV submission
- Online assessments
- Video interview
- Assessment centre
Webinars Available: Join our information sessions on 17th February (11 AM) and 27th February (4 PM) to learn more.
Finance Apprentice – Horsham
Apprenticeship Level: Level 4 – Professional Accounting Technician
Department: Finance
Salary: £25,500 per annum + benefits
Location: Horsham Campus, West Sussex
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Programme Overview:
Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programme provides school and college leavers with hands-on experience in finance and investment management. This opportunity allows you to develop key skills, gain professional qualifications, and build a strong industry network.
The Role & Teams:
As part of the Finance Apprenticeship Programme, you will rotate between two key finance teams based in Horsham:
- Wealth Service Centre Accounting Team:
- Supports financial reporting for Wealth Management subsidiaries.
- Handles accounting, financial controls, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assists in statutory financial statements and ad-hoc business requests.
- Purchasing, Payables & Reconciliations Service Centre:
- Manages supplier payments, cash flows, and invoice processing.
- Supports accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets management.
- Ensures transactions align with supplier payment terms and reconciliations.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare and post accounting entries to support financial reporting.
- Perform daily financial controls and reconciliations.
- Manage supplier setups, cashflows, and invoice approvals.
- Support statutory reporting, balance sheets, and ad-hoc projects.
- Participate in Investment20/20 networking, training, and industry events.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Recent school or college graduates with A-levels or BTECs.
- Individuals considering alternatives to university.
- Must be 18 years old by 1st September 2025 and living in England.
- Ambitious self-starters with attention to detail and IT skills.
- Strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Our careers programme offers employment opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking for an alternative to university, our apprenticeships provide a structured learning path to build a successful future.
