2024 Graduate - Buy Side Equity Research in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe & Middle East

2024 Graduate - Buy Side Equity Research

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Schroders plc, with headquarters in London, employs over 6100 talented people worldwide, operating from 42 offices in 38 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, 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.

Schroders in Switzerland is a renowned Financial Institution with around 450 employees located in Zurich and Geneva. For our clients we provide actively managed public investment funds, tailor made solutions and complementary financial services. We invest in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. We also specialize in providing high-quality private equity solutions to our clients.

Schroders in Switzerland ranked 4th place in Best Employers 2023. We scored strongly in the areas “Image & Growth”, “Working conditions & facilities” as well as “Sustainability”.

To support our experienced and well-established Equity team, which manages more than 2 billion CHF, we are looking for a

Graduate – Buy Side Equity Research (12–24 months – starting Aug/Sept 2024)

Job specification

· Perform investment portfolio analysis

· Assist and independently perform quantitative & qualitative analysis of Swiss and European stocks, including fundamental research and stakeholder analysis with a focus on ESG (Ecological, Social and Governance) aspects.

· Prepare client communication materials (e.g. investment reporting and external presentations) regarding market/portfolio performance

· Write special reports, meeting minutes etc.

· Work on specific business and IT-related projects

· Participate in internal and external analyst meetings, on-site company visits, field trips and industry fares

Required profile

· You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and up to 12 months’ work experience

· Good understanding of economics (for graduates of other subjects: high commitment to learn)

· Good organisation and communication skills

· Solution oriented mindset, as well as structured and independent thinking with attention to detail

· Fluency in German and English

· Solid knowledge in use of MS Office (Excel, Power Point)

· Willingness to learn

· Self-motivated to work on your own and as part of a team

Ultimately, we can teach you what you need to know about equity investing. We just need you to bring drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most out of this career building opportunity.

We offer an appealing job, a diverse and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions (e.g. flexible working) in an international, dynamic and entrepreneurial business. If you like having an impact within a highly motivated team, then apply online. The office is located at Central, only 5 minutes from Zurich main station. At the end of 2024, we will move into our new premises at Talstrasse in Zurich.

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.

Recruitment process

1. Online application form and CV – Application deadline 31st May 2024

2. Online assessments

3. Online video interview

4. Final interview with the Hiring Manager and meeting the entire team

Schroder Investment Management (Switzerland) AG

People & Culture / Talent Acquisition

Central 2, CH-8001 Zürich, Schweiz

Tel: +41 (0)44 250 11 11

www.schroders.com