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Schroders

Greater London

Financial and Insurance Activities

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About Schroders

SPW manufactures overhead line electrification equipment for rail infrastructure projects.

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Community

Global investment manager Schroders runs an annual Armed Forces Scheme to recruit elite veterans into 6-month paid internships, often leading to permanent roles. Flexible start dates accommodate varied military leaving times. Internship areas include wealth management, project management, sales, distribution and technology. No industry experience is required and conversion to permanent roles is very high.

As a £737.5 billion investment manager, Schroders helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals meet goals and prepare for the future. The scheme targets the top third of military talent with leadership, management and initiative to drive performance.

Flexible working allows office attendance as preferred; interns often go in more for the social atmosphere. Beyond the scheme, wider ex-forces are supported by the Veterans Network and management.

Reservists get 10 extra days paid leave for training. Volunteering days can be used for military commitments and mobilisation support is provided. All employees access the Spark learning portal and role-specific professional development like exams is funded.

The Veterans Network brings together serving, ex-forces, reservists, family and interested employees. It was instrumental in achieving the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award in 2019, retained since. The Network advocates for veterans in asset management, raising awareness of their transferable skills. It partners with the Diversity Project on inclusion.

Guest speakers have included explorer Martin Hewitt, Antarctic explorers IceMaidens and record-breaking former marine Lee Spencer. Partnering with other networks brought intersectional outreach. A US chapter was launched in 2021 and RecruitMilitary partnership.

Remembrance Sunday activities include poppies, raffles, cake sales and a poppy display at the London headquarters. Serving personnel and employee volunteers collect donations at St Paul's station, raising significant funds.

In summary, Schroders' Armed Forces Scheme, Network, training support and inclusive culture enable it to effectively attract and integrate military talent, valuing their skills and experience. Flexibility accommodates services commitments. Experienced veterans provide leadership and performance focus.

What we offer:

We promote that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation

We promote that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to our staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and wider public.

We support the employment of veterans

We support the employment of veterans and recognise military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process

We offer flexible leave for military spouses

We offer flexible leave for military spouses.

We support our employees who are members of the Reserve Forces

We support our employees who are members of the Reserve Forces and actively encouraging members of staff to become Reservists’s

We support Military cadets

We support our employees who are, or encourage others to become, volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations whilst supporting local military cadet units. We also recognise the benefits of employing cadets and ex-cadets within our workforce

We support Service charities

We support Armed Forces charities with fundraising and we support staff who volunteer to assist

We support Armed Forces Day

We support Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal Day and Remembrance activities.

We offer commercial support to the Armed Forces community

We offer a discount on our products or services to members of the Armed Forces community

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