Schroders Capital Management (Switzerland) AG

We are looking for an engaged and enthusiastic intern to join our Operational Risk team in a diverse and international environment. This internship provides the opportunity to contribute to various risk management tasks and gain valuable hands-on experience in the financial services industry. You will be exposed to different aspects of the Operating Model in a Management Company based in Luxembourg.

About Schroders

Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.

We employ over 6000 talented people worldwide operating in 38 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.

Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

The team

Within Schroders, the Operational Risk team oversees the operational risk management framework for Schroders Investment Management Europe (SIM EU) and its branches. The team's key responsibilities include recording, escalating, and monitoring operational risk events and issues; conducting monthly local Enterprise Risk Committee meetings; coordinating and providing independent challenge to annual Risk Control Assessments (RCA); maintaining the event/loss database (Archer); performing ongoing operational risk reporting to senior management and governance committees; participating in due diligence initiatives; and overseeing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

What you’ll do

• Work on Archer modules related to Operational Risk, such as Risk events, issues, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs)
• Assist with the annual updates of Risk Control Assessments (RCAs)
• Participate in project work and ad hoc reviews
• Assist in trainings and provide support to the Enterprise Risk Committee
• Contribute innovative ideas for the use of AI within team processes

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Educational background in Finance including Risk Management module or a related field with a 6-month curricular internship
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office
• A keen interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Fluent in written and oral English

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• French and/or German would be a plus
• Prior experience in the asset management business would be advantageous

What you’ll be like

• Curious and adaptive with the ability to learn quickly
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Great attention to detail
• Curious and innovation minded with a “can do” attitude

Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about Operational Risk Management related activities we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.

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 characteristics.