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

Key facts

What you bring

• 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.
• Strong Outlook and Excel skills as well as PowerPoint skills; ability to turn information into clear and convincing client materials (data visualisation is a plus).

Your tasks

• Support the sales team in monitoring and covering the dedicated inbox, handling and flagging tasks with the right stakeholders to deliver pertinent and time-sensitive answers to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate and timely responses to ad-hoc client requests (including performance, product and market-related updates) in coordination with relevant specialists and teams.
• Support daily client flow management and trading activities by 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).
• Support RFP / DDQ processes 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.
• Support client events and engagement activities (planning, logistics, materials, follow-up).

What they 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.
• Inclusive culture with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
• Consideration of flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs.

About the role

Schroders is a global investment manager providing active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. The Client Group partners with institutional clients and intermediaries to build long-term relationships and support their investment needs across public and private markets. The Zurich office supports this through servicing and business development activities.

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