Team Assistant

Job Description

Who we’re looking for

The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support within Schroders Capital to the CEO of Schroders Capital and Business Analyst to the CEO. The position is based in London and requires office attendance four days per week at 1 London Wall Place. The ideal candidate should have some experience at a Team Assistant level supporting senior stakeholders within the business. It is a requirement that the individual demonstrates initiative, drive, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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 $97bn 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 world’s 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’ll do

Administrative Support:

• Take clear instruction to provide comprehensive support including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Support the Business Analyst to prepare, draft, and edit reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintain organised filing systems and manage confidential documents.
• Act as a liaison between senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Meeting Management:

• Organise day-to-day meetings, including communication, travel, room bookings, and catering.
• Prepare meeting materials and enhance presentations with the support of the Business Analyst.
• Take meeting minutes and follow up on actions.
• Organise staff events, social and charity work, and offsite support.

Diary and Travel Management:

• Manage complex diaries and ensure executives have necessary materials for meetings.
• Coordinate diary management with other Assistants.
• Manage travel arrangements within policy, prepare itineraries, and handle expenses and invoices.

Office Management:

• Point of contact for office related questions and issues which include but are not limited to: liaising with Facility management, keep the office setting functional, liaise with internal and external guests, manage IT requests.
• Handle new joiner onboarding and leaver management.

Team Administration:

• Respond to emails and queries, direct phone calls, and support teams within the Schroders Capital team with adhoc requests.
• Collaborate with other Executive Assistants and administrative support across Schroders.
• Support the Schroders Capital Leadership team during London office visits.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need:

• Experience supporting executive-level stakeholders, adhering to confidentiality, and possessing strong administration, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Solutions-driven, resilient, and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Coordination across time zones and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and firm-specific technology packages.
• Ability to utilise new tools like Gen AI to enhance operational processes.
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development through company programs and industry-related reading.
• Uphold professional telephone and interpersonal skills.

What you’ll be like

• A flexible, adaptable and collaborative team player with a positive and “can do” attitude;
• Creative and prepared to think outside the box; willing to take the initiative and to present solutions rather than problems;
• Thrives under pressure while maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity;
• Clear desire and ambition for success, comfortable making decisions and prepared to make the personal commitment to ensure success;
• Able to bridge cultural boundaries and generate confidence and loyalty with colleagues and clients;
• Highly collaborative team player.

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.

About Us

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.

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