Location: Zurich, Switzerland

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 worlds 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.

What you will do 

• Identify, develop and formulate research on global private equity markets, industry trends, macro dynamics 

• Produce high quality, actionable, private equity thought leadership research and analytical content, primarily in English

• Develop insights to support the views held on investment themes/strategies and communicate it internally and externally

• Undertake data-driven analysis supported by both in-house and external data sources

• Partner with investment teams to leverage intellectual capital across industries/sectors and private equity strategies

• Build on insights from other business divisions at Schroders including capital market teams, industry/sector coverage teams, and economy/macro teams

• Complete ad-hoc queries and research projects on specific topics

• Manage and maintain investment databases and other resources to ensure that research information is up-to-date and readily accessible

• Provide regular reports and updates on investment research findings 

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Bachelor or Master in economics, finance etc.

• At least 5 years of experience in asset management / private equity 

• Experience undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative research

• In-depth understanding of private equity markets, complemented by a broad understanding of financial markets and underlying economic, social and political drivers 

• Proven thought-leadership, strategic foresight and innovative mind-set

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills and experience with and comfort engaging with senior leaders

• Demonstrated excellence with verbal and written communication skills; experience drafting written reports or commentary

• Excellent presentation skills 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A collaborative attitude and positive approach t teamwork

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.