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Placement details

Overview

📝 Application Criteria:

• Are living in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior to 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 are unsure whether university is the right path for you
  • A-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects – no minimum UCAS points required.
  • Level 2 in both English and Maths (GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent) for those undertaking a level 3 or higher apprenticeship.
• Are not enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or further education programme when you start with us

Ultimately, Schroders 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.

💪 Key skills:

• Are ambitious and enthusiastic, 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.
• Flexible approach and willingness to engage in various tasks and projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Numerate with a problem-solving mindset.
• Good level of English and drafting skills and written communication.
• Good communication skills.
• Delivering results within expected timeframe
• Develops effective relationships with internal clients and gains their trust and respect Demonstrates a passion for excellence and exceeding client expectation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Technical Requirements:
• Computer skills, Word, basic Excel

⏰ Application Deadline: Schroders recruit on a rolling basis so please apply early! 

ℹ️ How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!

 

About Schroders

Schroders is a global investment management company that helps people and organisations grow and manage their money to achieve their financial goals. They work with everyone from individuals to charities, companies, and even governments to help them make smart financial decisions for the future.

Learn more about the Schroders by visiting their Company Profile Page.

About the opportunity

Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programme give school and college leavers a hands-on introduction to investment management and the opportunity to develop key skills, gain professional qualifications and build an industry network. We have a wide range of opportunities across their business.

On this programme, you’ll be part of the Investment transactions team within their Legal department.  The team is made up of lawyers and paralegals. You will learn to assess business and legal risk, to prioritise workload demands. You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills to build constructive working relationships with various internal stakeholders and external advisers. 

What you’ll do

• Working on iManage database system (internal documentation storage system)
• Upload, input and check trading agreements on iManage 
• Supporting Schroders legal team; keeping track of the work done.
• Assisting with locating documentation in iManage for other teams. 
• Monitoring the investment transactions teams in box and responding to queries.
• Preparing sign off sheets and arranging for documents to be signed.
• Liaising clearly and openly with line manager and with all departments/areas using derivatives.
• Able to develop and demonstrate strong working relationships with other members of the business across the firm including (but not limited to) fund managers, client directors, compliance, operations, credit / risk and product control; and with counterparty lawyers, credit, operational and front office staff.

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Paralegal

 

Next steps

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page to create your account. 

⚠️ Please only apply for one school leaver role (either an apprenticeship or trainee role). As you go through the recruitment process, you may be considered for similar roles.