Fund Manager @ 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.

Multi-Asset Fund Manager – Growth and Income

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a junior Fund Manager to join the Multi-Asset Growth and Income team. The team manages outcome-oriented portfolios across a range of asset classes, with a focus on delivering attractive growth and income outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will focus on the convertible bond portfolios managed within the team. Previous experience of fixed income and convertible bonds would be helpful, together with a good understanding of the characteristics, risks and opportunities associated with the asset class.

This is a developmental role, with the opportunity to build broader Multi-Asset experience over time. We are looking for someone who is flexible, curious, and keen to broaden their responsibilities, contribute across the team and build a long-term career within Multi-Asset.

Direct fund management or risk-taking experience is not essential, as these skills can develop over time. However, a strong interest in convertible bonds, sound investment judgement, and a willingness to learn and grow would be important.

About Us

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

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

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.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Practical investment experience in fixed income.
• Genuine interest in and understanding of convertible bonds, including how their combination of fixed-income and equity characteristics can create an asymmetric risk-and-return profile.
• Strong analytical skills and sound investment judgement.
• Comfortable forming and communicating investment views.
• Curiosity and ambition to take on increasing portfolio responsibilities over time.
• Direct portfolio-management or risk-taking experience is not essential but would be advantageous.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help

• More detailed knowledge or experience of convertible bonds would be helpful.
• Understanding of valuation, credit quality, equity sensitivity, and how convertibles can be used within a broader portfolio.
• Familiarity with multi-asset investing and portfolio construction would be useful, given the role’s longer-term scope to develop beyond fixed income and convertibles.
• Relevant investment qualifications, such as the IMC, progress towards the CFA, or an equivalent qualification, would be beneficial.
• Flexible and collaborative approach.
• Keen to build a long-term career as a Fund Manager within Multi-Asset.

Discharge of responsibilities

The role holder shall ensure that all their responsibilities are performed to the highest levels of integrity, quality and transparency and in a manner most likely to promote the success of the Schroders Group, taking into account the interests of key stakeholders including clients, employees, regulators, suppliers and society as a whole.

In discharging their responsibilities, the individual shall establish appropriate oversight and control structures for all areas under their control where needed.

Reporting Obligations

In discharging their responsibilities the role holder shall

• Ensure that their manager is made aware of any issues which the post holder deems material
• Provide to their manager, an annual assessment of their own performance against objectives agreed with them

Committee Memberships

• Where applicable, the role holder must fulfil his/her responsibilities for their Committee Memberships

Conduct Rules

This role is within an entity/or entities which are covered by the UK’s Senior Manager and Certification Regime. As such, the role holder is required to comply with the following Individual Conduct Rules:

Rule 1: You must act with integrity

Rule 2: You must act with due skill, care and diligence

Rule 3: You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and any other regulators

Rule 4: You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

Rule 5: You must observe proper standards of market conduct

We Recognise 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. That's why 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. For more information, please visit our FAQs.