Internship: Sales Activation - 6 months (July – December 2027)

Schroders Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders Group in Zurich offers a 6-month Internship: Sales Activation to support Relationship Managers and the Sales Support Specialist, gaining hands-on exposure to the client lifecycle and collaboration with investment, client service, product and marketing teams.

Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates in Business, Finance or Economics with internship experience in financial services; English is essential, and German or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Business, Finance or Economics with strong academic results.
• Internship experience in financial services, asset management, investment banking, consulting or marketing is a plus.
• English proficiency required; German and/or French are an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team by monitoring the dedicated inbox and flag tasks for stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate responses to ad-hoc client requests with specialists across the firm.
• Assist with client flow management and order tracking in internal systems.
• Support RFP / DDQ processes by coordinating internal stakeholders and planning deliverables.
• Track monthly and quarterly client documentation in line with group tools.
• Assist with client events, logistics and post-event follow-up.
• Use Salesforce and other tools to support pipeline visibility and reporting.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

BA/MA in Business, Finance, Economics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Internship: Sales Activation - 6 months (July - December 2027)

Job Description

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

About the role

Schroders’ Client Group partners withinstitutional clients(e.g., pension funds, insurance companies, foundations) andintermediaries(e.g., private banks and other distribution partners) to build long-term relationships and support their investment needs across Schroders’ capabilities inpublic and private markets.

As an intern in our Zurich office, you will support Relationship Managers and their Sales Support Specialist as well as internal stakeholders across investment, client service, product and marketing teams. You will help deliver high-quality servicing and business development support and gain hands‑on exposure to the client lifecycle within a global asset manager.

What you will do

• Support the sales team in the daily monitoring and coverage of the dedicated inbox, handle and flag tasks accordingly with the right stakeholders in order to deliver pertinent and time‑sensitive answers to internal and external stakeholders
• Help prepare accurate and timely responses toad‑hoc client requests(including performance, product and market‑related updates) in coordination with relevant specialistsand teams across the firm

Support dailyclient flow management and trading activitiesby helping Relationship Managers identify trades in internal systems, ensuring client orders are correctly identified, followed up on, accepted and booked (including accurate reallocation where required)

SupportRFP / DDQprocesses by managing different internal stakeholders, planning deliveries, and ensuring quality control

Support the tracking of monthly as well as quarterly client documentation in line with group tools and reporting requirements

Supportclient eventsand engagement activities (planning, logistics, materials, follow‑up)

Assist withreporting and documentation, helping to maintain accurate internal records and management reporting

UseSalesforce and other internal toolsto support pipeline visibility, meeting preparation and accurate record‑keeping (as applicable)

Work in collaboration with the marketing hub to support tasks leading up to internal and external webinars as well as to follow‑up on dedicated actions after the webinars, actions include post‑meeting mailings, dissemination of ad‑hoc information and analysis of the participant base

Actively assist teams across the group with timely tracking of connected campaigns within Salesforce, manage contacts and lists and amend where necessary to reflect requests received by the sales team

Who we’re looking for

• Final‑year student or recent graduate (BA/MA) in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field with strong academic results
• First relevant internship experience in financial services, asset management, investment banking, consulting, marketing or a related environment
• Strong interest in investments and capital markets, with curiosity across both public and private markets
• English is a must(written and verbal).German and/or French are an asset
• StrongOutlookand Excel skills as well as PowerPointskills; ability to turn information into clear and convincing client materials (data visualisation is a plus)
• Strong organisational skills, ability to multi‑task with multiple internal stakeholders and work towards deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Client‑oriented mindset, high quality standards for deliveries and exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive, reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ownership mentality
• Eligible to work in Switzerlandfor the full duration of the internship

What we offer

• A professional and collaborative working environment in Zurich within a global asset manager
• Hands‑on experience across institutional and intermediary client segments, with exposure to both public and private markets
• On‑the‑job learning, feedback and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to live client work

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That’s why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and 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.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.

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.

• Job Identification 2356
• Job Category Emerging Talent
• Posting Date 11/05/2026, 02:28 PM
• Advertised Salary Competitive
• Employment Type Fixed Term Contract
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Not Applicable