Internship: Wealth Management

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders’ success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Our 2027 Summer Internship Programme runs for 10 weeks, starting on Monday 14 June and finishing on Friday 20 August 2027. This internship is designed to give you a unique introduction to the Asset Management industry and offers valuable insight into how your chosen department operates within Schroders.

Throughout the programme you will:

• Take part in comprehensive introductory training to build your understanding of the business
• Be assigned to a team where you will contribute to live projects and gain meaningful hands-on experience
• Shadow experienced professionals and learn directly from leaders in the field
• Have opportunities to network with colleagues and other interns, helping you build connections for your future career

This internship provides practical experience, skill development, and a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in the Wealth Management sector.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for interns who are passionate about Wealth Management, resilient in a dynamic environment, and eager to build lasting relationships with clients from all walks of life. You will excel if you are analytical, proactive, and truly client-focused, with the curiosity to keep learning and the confidence to communicate with integrity and empathy. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, be interested in world events and markets, and have a strong desire to solve problems, innovate, and help clients reach their financial goals

Required skills and capabilities

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyse complex data using critical thinking, identify errors and draw meaningful insights.
• Broad awareness of world events, enabling you to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and articulate your reasoning.
• Proactive, eager to learn and adapt, with a positive mindset and commitment to self-development and learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt your style for different audiences and comfortable speaking to clients in person or over the phone.
• Analytical thinker who can understand client issues, adapt quickly, and use available tools and knowledge to develop practical and effective solutions.
• Empathetic and a strong listener, able to work well within teams, build rapport easily, and foster teamwork and trust.

If you want to begin your career in Wealth Management by working with experts, helping clients, and developing broad professional skills, we would love to hear from you.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications we’re looking for

• A masters degree or equivalent – we’re not fussed when it comes to your degree subject or predicted grade, however a STEM or Finance related degree would be beneficial
• You will be in your penultimate year of study. Unfortunately we no longer accept applications from final year students considering further studies (i.e Masters) upon completion of undergraduate course
• A good working knowledge of document…