Working Student: Fixed Income

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 38 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.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Working Student (m/f/d) in Public Markets – Fixed Income Product Management. If you have a keen interest in financial markets and are eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international environment, we encourage you to apply. Strong analytical skills, initiative, and a collaborative mindset are highly valued for this role.

The team

The Fixed Income division is a key element of Schroders' product offering that continues to experience significant growth in the range and depth of investment options for clients. The Product Management team sits within Investment and is responsible for managing the fixed income portfolio of business, allowing fund managers to focus on investing. To further this aim the team wish to recruit enthusiastic, self-starters with keen analytical skills.

The function acts as a conduit between the investment team and distribution, supporting growth and ongoing profitability. The team is involved in a range of high volume activities that include servicing existing clients, preparation for new business pitches, developing new products and being consultative subject matter experts for other parts of the company.

What you'll do 

• Provide ongoing support to Investment Directors and product management colleagues to promote the credit platform

• Prepare client reporting packages on monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, including portfolio commentary and performance review

• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for client pitches, portfolio review meetings and conferences.

• Prepare competitor analysis and fund comparisons

• Respond to ad hoc queries from internal counterparties

• Review and contribute to requests for proposal (RFP); maintain library of RFP responses on an ongoing basis

• Maintain department statistics, including product AUMs and team changes

• Liaise with overseas Product Management and Distribution functions

• Automate existing processes for increased efficiency

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need 

• Enrolled student (m/f/d) in business administration, finance, or a comparable field. Progress towards. completion of CFA examinations would be viewed favourably

• Previous experience in the financial services industry (not limited to asset management)

• Knowledge of fixed income instruments and markets is essential. The candidate should demonstrate a clear. understanding of investment strategies implemented via physical bonds and derivatives

• Sound mathematical and analytical skills

• Very good oral and written and spoken German and English skills

• High level of commitment, resilience, and initiative

• Structured, careful, and responsible approach to work. High attention to detail and accuracy

• Seasoned user of Microsoft Office packages, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Knowledge of other systems an advantage, such as Eikon, eVestment and Morningstar

• Experience using AI, automation, and process optimisation tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

What you'll get

• Modern, light-filled offices in Frankfurt's Taunusturm tower with excellent transport links

• An open and team-oriented corporate culture with flat hierarchies

• Independent work and flexible working hours

• Exciting and varied tasks with creative freedom 

• Subsidy for lunch in the Taunusturm lunch restaurant

• The opportunity to work full-time during semester breaks

• Attractive remuneration

If you enjoy working in an international environment and appreciate working in a small, dynamic team with flat hierarchies, please submit your complete and informative application documents, stating your possible starting date.

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.