Throughout our 203 year history, our people have always been our most important asset, at the heart of everything we do. At Schroders, we are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing talented individuals in order to deliver our potential as an organisation. Our values start with a commitment to Excellence in everything that we do. Excellence is achieved through Innovation and Teamwork - the constant search for new solutions and the understanding that we will only achieve real excellence through working together. Our two key drivers are Passion - an unswerving commitment to our clients and Integrity - honesty and straightforwardness which must underpin all of our relationships.

Employment Experience

We recognise the importance of making Schroders an employer of choice. We ensure that our employees understand our strategic aims and objectives and are clear about their role in achieving them, and have policies and practices that make Schroders a desirable place to work. We encourage employees to act ethically and be aware of the wider community.

We operate from 36 offices in 26 countries. Our global reach and diverse product range means we are able to offer an exciting range of career opportunities both in the UK and abroad. Schroders is a dynamic organisation that prides itself on innovation and specialisation and encourages innovative and entrepreneurial individuals to deliver leading edge solutions to our clients.

We seek to ensure that our workforce reflects, as far as practicable, the diversity of the many communities in which we operate. At Schroders we also recognise the diverse needs of our employees in managing the responsibilities of their work and personal lives. We believe that achieving an effective balance in these areas is beneficial to both the Company and the individual and look to offer a flexible approach to determine when, where and how work can be done.

Team Overview

Founded 1996, the QEP Team run 4.5bn GBP in equities using a systematic/quantitative approach. This is seen as a key part of Schroders growth, being highly regarded within organisation.

The team of 16 are based primarily in London, with 3 people in the Sydney office.

Overview of role

To be part of the team supporting the QEP Product Manager. Key tasks covered by the team include: providing presentations for client meetings; completion of RFP; maintenance of product related data and consultant databases; provision of ad hoc product information and involvement with strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing client presentations and new business pitches in PowerPoint by liaising with Product Managers and Fund Managers

• Assistance with completion of RFPs

• Producing and maintaining product descriptions, competitor templates and sales aids to a high quality and in agreed timescales

• Involvement with strategic projects and initiatives

• Liaison with overseas offices, performance team, operations, marketing etc

• Set up and maintenance of client data and product related materials

• Ad hoc admin support for clients, Product Managers and the Fund Management team

• Production of materials for internal product and investment meetings

• Working with Product Managers to develop and maintain product knowledge and seek to understand developments in the market which will influence product development and client demand

• Provide capacity analysis on the product range on an ongoing basis

• Assist the Product Manager in the provision of product financials and fees analysis

Desirable Skills

• Experience as a product executive or within a RFP team

• Numerate

• Advanced Excel, Powerpoint

• Degree educated or equivalent

• IMC or CFA Level 1

• High attention to detail

Schroders is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation