Job Description

Salary: £37,000

Programme overview:

Our 2026 Summer Internship Programme runs for 10 weeks, starting on Monday 15 June and finishing on Friday 21st August 2026. This Programme will provide you with a unique introduction into the investment management industry and how the Infrastructure department operates within it.

*We are only accepting applications from penultimate year students graduating in 2027.

You'll be given introductory training with the internship intake across the firm and more specific training within the Greencoat Infrastructure team, as well as opportunities to network with people across the business. During your internship you will be assigned to the Infrastructure team where you will have the opportunity to shadow senior executives and provide broad infrastructure exposure across [investment, asset management, sustainability, product and investor relations].

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and have a clear passion to work within Schroders Capital Infrastructure.

Some of your tasks may include:

• Working with the business development and product strategy teams to develop and launch new product offerings with a view to growing our platform globally. This involves research of new investment themes, supporting the structuring of new products and the creation of client materials

• Supporting capital raising processes, including investor due diligence, onboarding, and stakeholder coordination

• Assisting in portfolio management operations, including fund construction analysis, investment governance, investor reporting, and maintaining fund-level data

What you'll be like

• Innovative and analytical - you're happy to think creatively and look for a fresh perspective

• Flexible, inquisitive and open minded to rotate across different teams

• Happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects

• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills: voicing your opinion isn't something you're afraid of.

• Growth mindset: we understand you may make mistakes, and when you do, we are looking for you to learn from these.

• Result-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate well with diverse stakeholders

The department

Schroders Capital - Greencoat offers access to a broad range of private market investment opportunities, portfolio building blocks and customised private market strategies. Our diversified range of investment strategies includes real estate, private equity, secondaries, venture capital, infrastructure, securitised products and asset-based finance, insurance-linked securities and impact investing.

Schroders Capital Infrastructure is umbrella term for the infrastructure equity investment capabilities across the Schroders Group's private markets business, which encompasses team members at Schroders Greencoat LLP in the UK and other regulated entities throughout the Schroders Group internationally. Collectively, this comprises a team of over 130 staff with a presence in 8 countries across Europe, the United States and China and has invested over €16.5 billion into ca. 450 energy transition assets at various project stages, with an aggregate capacity of around 7.7GW.

The knowledge, skills 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.

• 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 production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• The ability to understand our target audiences

Benefits of joining us:

When you join our internship programme at Schroders, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including:

Comprehensive training:

• Access immersive training sessions focused on building industry knowledge, technical expertise, and essential soft skills to help you adapt quickly and make a meaningful impact

Senior networking opportunities:

• Attend "Lunch and Learns" and "Coffee Hours" led by senior leaders, providing opportunities to connect and grow your professional network

Buddy system:

• Be paired with a dedicated graduate buddy who will guide and support your integration into the team and wider business

Potential for future opportunities:

• The chance to secure a place on our 2027 Graduate Programme, subject to performance feedback and a final interview

End-of-internship event:

• Celebrate your achievements alongside other interns and line managers at a dedicated event at Schroders HQ

On-site facilities:

• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site staff restaurant and complimentary use of our on-site gym

• Use of a private GP service

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 internship programme on 15th June 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.

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