Associate / Investment Manager - Private Equity Secondaries

About Schroders Group

Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $111bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.
The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.
Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.
We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

The Associate / Investment Manager is part of the team that manages European secondaries activities at Schroders Capital.

What you will do

• Conduct due diligence of European secondaries opportunities, with a focus on GP-led transactions and other complex transactions
• Play an active role in sourcing, due diligence, negotiating, executing and monitoring of secondaries transactions
• Make investment recommendations and present opportunities to the Investment Committee
• Conduct industry research and develop insights relevant for secondaries
• Prepare client pitches and requests, and participate in business development
  
   

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Proven financial experience: 3 - 7 years working in private equity secondaries, direct private equity, investment banking or corporate finance
• A very good degree in Natural Sciences, Economics, Finance or Business Administration from a reputable university
• Excellent command of English, German language is a plus

• Excellent communication skills (written / verbal / presentation)

What you are like

• A flexible, adaptable and collaborative great teammate with a positive and “can do” attitude  
• A professional who can manage multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracy, while maintaining personal and professional integrity
• Curious, with strong discipline, clear desire for success, and attention to detail

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.
 

Advertised Salary: Competitive