Student Trainee, Communications, Asia (1 year contract)

Schroders; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is offering a Student Trainee role in Asia Communications, based in Singapore, for a 1-year contract. You will assist in internal communications, media relations and regional programmes, supporting digital content creation and reporting across markets.

The role suits fresh graduates or students in Communications, PR, Marketing or Business, with strong English and Mandarin communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, Canva and video editing tools.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Canva, video editing tools and digital content creation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and rollout of internal communications initiatives, including town halls, newsletters, leadership communications and employee engagement activities.
• Support communications projects and campaigns through the creation of engaging digital content, including short-form videos, visual assets, social media content and presentation materials.
• Coordinate onboarding and administration of regional PR agency partners, including reporting, contact management and project tracking.
• Work with agency partners to consolidate regional media monitoring, coverage reports and communications insights for stakeholders.
• Support the reporting of internal communications metrics, including employee engagement, newsletter performance and communications effectiveness.
• Maintain communications assets and repositories, including executive biographies, spokesperson profiles, approved imagery, headshots, media lists and corporate fact sheets.
• Maintain communications templates, distribution lists, content libraries and other shared communications resources.
• Support reporting, budget administration, invoice processing, event logistics and meeting coordination while contributing to continuous improvement of communications processes and ways of working across the region.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

Student Trainee, Communications, Asia (1 year contract)

Job Description

Business Group: Client Group – Communications

Job Title:

Student Trainee

Who we’re looking for

The Asia Communications team supports business growth, employee engagement and reputation management across multiple markets in the region.

We are looking for a highly organised, digitally savvy and detail-oriented Student Trainee to support the day-to-day operations of the Asia Communications function. The role provides broad exposure to public relations, internal communications, media relations, executive communications and regional communications programmes.

Working closely with the Communications Manager and Senior Communications Manager, the successful candidate will help coordinate key communications activities, maintain communications resources and support reporting and contribute to the creation of engaging digital content across the region.

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.

What you’ll do

• Support the coordination and rollout of internal communications initiatives, including town halls, newsletters, leadership communications and employee engagement activities.
• Support communications projects and campaigns through the creation of engaging digital content, including short-form videos, visual assets, social media content and presentation materials.
• Coordinate onboarding and administration of regional PR agency partners, including reporting, contact management and project tracking.
• Work with agency partners to consolidate regional media monitoring, coverage reports and communications insights for stakeholders.
• Support the reporting of internal communications metrics, including employee engagement, newsletter performance and communications effectiveness.
• Maintain communications assets and repositories, including executive biographies, spokesperson profiles, approved imagery, headshots, media lists and corporate fact sheets.
• Maintain communications templates, distribution lists, content libraries and other shared communications resources.
• Support reporting, budget administration, invoice processing, event logistics and meeting coordination while contributing to continuous improvement of communications processes and ways of working across the region.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Fresh graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Canva, video editing tools and digital content creation platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, willingness to learn and strong team-player mindset.

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 2220
• Job Category Emerging Talent
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 03:00 AM
• Apply Before 10/26/2026, 03:00 AM