Schroders
Corporate Development Associate
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Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Corporate Development Associate to join our Corporate Development team. This junior role will provide key support to the team across a broad range of strategic projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, investments, and corporate initiatives. You will work closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders across Schroders, gaining exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic growth activities within the industry.
About Schroders
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.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What you'll do
- Support the evaluation and execution of corporate development projects, particularly M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, market research, and due diligence materials.
- Assist in preparing presentations, investment memos, and reports for senior management and the Board.
- Co-ordinate data collection, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, external advisors).
- Conduct industry and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist with tracking industry trends, market developments, and potential opportunities for Schroders.
- Support project management activities related to transactions and integration processes.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to ongoing and prospective projects.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks as required to support the Corporate Development team and wider business objectives.
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The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
- Support the evaluation and execution of corporate development projects, particularly M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, market research, and due diligence materials.
- Assist in preparing presentations, investment memos, and reports for senior management and the Board.
- Co-ordinate data collection, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, external advisors).
- Conduct industry and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist with tracking industry trends, market developments, and potential opportunities for Schroders.
- Support project management activities related to transactions and integration processes.
- Maintain accurate records and databases related to ongoing and prospective projects.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks as required to support the Corporate Development team and wider business objectives.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help
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- Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Prior work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, consulting, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Collaborative and proactive approach, comfortable working in a team environment.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
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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