2026 Solutions Apprenticeship Programme

Job Description

Job title: Apprentice

Department: Solutions (Investment)

Salary: £27,000 pa plus benefits

Start date: 7th September 2026

Location: City of London, London

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 4 - Investment Operations Specialist

Programme overview:

• Hands-on experience and gain a professional qualification on the job (Level 4Apprenticeship) within the Solutions Investment department.

• Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist (and gaining the Investment Management Certificate), apprentices will have the opportunity to pursue the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) qualification as their career progresses.

Investment20/20

You will join as an apprentice as part of the Investment20/20 programme. You will have opportunities to meet and network with trainees and apprentices across the industry, as well as participate in behavioural and technical skills training, socials and insight events.

Who we're looking for

• Are living in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before the apprenticeship start date

• Will be aged 18 or over by 7 September 2026

• Are a recent school or college leaver (A-levels, BTECs or equivalent), or you're not sure university is right for you

• Are not enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or further education programme when starting with us

• Ambitious and enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn about the industry.

• Flexible with a keen eye for detail and good IT skills

• Natural flair for developing relationships and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The Team

Welcome to the Schroders Solutions division! We manage over £200 billion in assets for a variety of clients, primarily in the UK. You will be part of our Global Client Solutions team, which is responsible for creating and delivering customised investment strategies. We engage with a diverse range of clients, including Defined Benefit Pensions, Defined Contribution Pensions, Insurance companies, and other institutional clients, using our extensive knowledge to foster strong relationships. Our team comprises individuals from different backgrounds, including pensions, investment, and asset management, giving you the opportunity to learn from various experiences.

What you'll do

• Prepare reports and presentations for clients, outlining their investment strategies and performance.

• Analyse data to support the design and review of our investment strategies.

• Contribute to the delivery of a wide range of investment services, adjusting strategies according to market changes.

• Assist in developing new initiatives and solutions for the UK investment market.

• Collaborate with colleagues across different teams within the organisation.

• Enhance your understanding of key concepts related to investment strategy design and management.

Qualifications required:

• A-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects - no minimum UCAS points required
• English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) by the start of a Level 3 or higher apprenticeship
• If you don't currently hold Level 2 English and Maths, you must achieve these during the apprenticeship as a condition of completion

Qualifications that will help:

• Flexible approach and willingness to engage in various tasks and projects.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Numerate with a problem-solving mindset.

• Experience in providing excellent customer service is beneficial.

Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.

Recruitment process

• Online application form and CV

• Online assessments

• Online video interview

• Assessment centre

For more information about the Recruitment process and our programmes, please visit Apprenticeship enquiries

Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.

Please only apply for one school leaver role. As you go through the recruitment process, you may be considered for similar roles.

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.

At Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW), our mission is to help you create a financial plan that helps you achieve your goals, so you can live the life you want to.