Corporate Development Associate

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Corporate Development Associate to join our Corporate Development team. This junior role will provide key support to the team across a broad range of strategic projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, investments, and corporate initiatives. You will work closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders across Schroders, gaining exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic growth activities within the industry.

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.

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.

What you'll do

Support the evaluation and execution of corporate development projects, particularly M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.

Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, market research, and due diligence materials.

Assist in preparing presentations, investment memos, and reports for senior management and the Board.

Co-ordinate data collection, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, external advisors).

Conduct industry and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

Assist with tracking industry trends, market developments, and potential opportunities for Schroders.