6-month curricular Internship in Finance Data Services
Starting in September 2024
Who we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Student/Intern to join our Finance Data Services (FDS) team in the Luxembourg Finance department. FDS forms part of the Global Finance Operations division which operates service centres in London, Luxembourg and Singapore that provide data management, revenue, cost, cash and reporting solutions to the Schroders Group globally.
The selected candidates will be expected to provide a tripartite internship agreement from their university or business school.
About Schroders
Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.
We employ over 6000 talented people worldwide operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.
Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
The team
Finance Data Services, as part of its data management role, collects and enhances client assets under management and flow information from Schroders funds and segregated accounts worldwide. This data is consolidated into a central data repository and is used in multiple Finance Operations processes such as revenue allocation, rebates calculation, billing, Group AUM reporting and operational reporting. The team ensures the data quality by conducting thorough data checks and controls. The same data is used to support Group operational and MI needs in multiple other functions such as Distribution and Investment.
What you’ll do
As an intern in Finance Data Services, you will be involved in the following projects:
- Data aggregation via new data feeds and the enhancement of data integration functionalities
- Data breakdown implementation
- Specific internal Programs
As part of these projects, your responsibilities will include:
- Data analysis, Reconciliations, Implementation and Process documentation
- Ad-hoc analysis and projects, supporting group initiatives
- Reconciliations
- Work with mapping tables, cross-coding and data set migrations
- Daily data checks and data set-ups from global locations
- Static data administration by using several systems, but also MS Excel / Access
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
- A background in Engineering, Economics, Accounting and/or Finance
- Fluent English both written and oral – additional European language skills would be of benefit
- Good organizational skills and computer literacy in Excel
What you'll be like
- Analytical thinker
- Initiative taker
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Curious with a "can-do" attitude
Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about Data Management we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.
Recruitment process
1. Online application form and CV – Application deadline 15 August 2024
2. Online assessments
3. Online video interview
4. Final interview with the Hiring Manager
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 characteristics.
