2027 Client Group Internship Program - Marketing

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager providing active asset management, wealth management, and investment solutions. We aim to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Our diverse client base includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, and end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, Schroders has around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Our success is attributed to a diversified business model spanning different asset classes, client types, and geographies.

Program Overview

Our 2027 Summer Internship Program runs for 9 weeks, starting on Monday, June 7th, and finishing on Friday, August 6th. The internship provides an introduction to the Asset Management industry and offers insight into how your chosen department operates within Schroders. Applications are accepted only from students in their Junior Year, graduating in 2028.

Throughout the Program You Will

• Participate 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.
• Network with colleagues and other interns to 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 Asset Management sector.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking ambitious, creative, and collaborative interns who are passionate about content, digital, and client-focused marketing. You should be eager to learn, able to adapt quickly to new teams and challenges, and motivated to build a career in asset management marketing. Ultimately, we are looking for enthusiastic interns with a blend of technical and soft skills, eager to grow their marketing career in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Understands different types of marketing campaigns and content (such as articles, emails, and social posts), knows the basics of audience targeting, and is familiar with mainstream digital and social media platforms.
• Comfortable working with data, tracking key metrics, and learning from analytical insights to support decision making.
• Attention to detail when reviewing content and materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Effectively tracks tasks, manages priorities, and meets deadlines; proficient in using collaboration tools such as Outlook, Teams, or SharePoint for team communication and coordination.
• Works positively within diverse teams, contributing to shared objectives and building strong professional relationships.
• Communicates ideas clearly and concisely, adapting style for different audiences and situations, both in writing and verbally.
• Brings fresh ideas, welcomes opportunities to innovate, and volunteers suggestions for improvement.
• Acts ethically, respects confidentiality, and upholds the firm’s values in all interactions.
• Proactive in staying up to date with marketing trends and developments and committed to continuous learning.
• Maintains a client-focused mindset, considering the needs of clients and stakeholders.

If you’re proactive, adaptable, and excited to contribute to award-winning marketing work, we want to hear from you!

The Team

The Schroders Marketing function supports the business’s future growth through a Central Global Marketing team and Regional Marketing Hubs.

Central Global Marketing is organized around three core pillars: Marketing Proposition & Campaigns, Strategic Brand and Digital, and Marketing & Business Development Services (detailed further below). This is complemented by specialist teams in Corporate Communications and Wealth.

Regional Marketing Hubs across the Americas, UK, APAC, and EMEA partner closely with Central Global Marketing to adapt and localize global campaigns for their markets. They also collaborate with regional sales teams to deliver local marketing activity aligned to regional priorities.

Global Marketing

• Proposition & Campaign Marketing: Creates Schroders’ global marketing campaigns and develops core messaging and materials that bring those campaigns to life locally. Works closely with regional marketing hubs and colleagues across Global Marketing to ensure campaigns are relevant, high quality, and ready to activate. Also closely connected with Sales to deliver practical materials underpinned by strong market insight and clear objectives.
• Strategic Brand and Schroders Capital: Provides ownership of Schroders’ positioning, visual identity, and owned, paid, and earned media channels. Helps sharpen how Schroders shows up in the market, build recognition across key segments, and reinforce what makes the firm distinctive, including its public-to-private range and deep solutions capabilities across asset and wealth management. Schroders Capital is Schroders’ private markets business, bringing together capabilities across private equity, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and other private assets to help clients access long-term investment opportunities beyond public markets.
• Marketing & Business Development Services: Enables Schroders’ marketing and business development activity through specialist support and functional capabilities, including Client Research & Experience (to understand client needs and improve engagement across key touchpoints). Delivers Business Development Services, including support for RFPs, proposals, and DDQs, to help ensure responses are high quality, consistent, and timely. Provides Agency Management oversight with procurement and regional teams to manage agency arrangements, improve value for money, reduce duplication, and ensure effective agency use, particularly in specialized markets. Also supports broader transformation programs across the function, improving ways of working, processes, technology, and governance.

Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications We’re Looking For

• You will be in your Junior Year, graduating in 2028. We no longer accept applications from Seniors 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 program at Schroders, you will benefit from 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 “Roundtables” led by senior leaders to connect and grow your professional network.
• Potential for future opportunities: The chance to secure a place on a 2028 Schroders Graduate Program, subject to performance feedback and a final interview.

Recruitment Process

1. Online application form
2. Stage 1 Cognitive Online Assessment
3. Stage 2 Behavioural and Motivational Assessment
4. Stage 3 Work Simulation and Video Interview
5. Virtual Final Interviews with the Business

Candidates should be available to start the internship on June 7th and work through August 6th, 2027. This will be onsite in the New York City office 3x a week on a hybrid working model. Housing is not provided, but a stipend will be provided to those outside of the tristate area.

We Recognize Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. Inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and 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 will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs.