• Team Assistant

Team Assistant in London

Location: London

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Schroders

Date Advertised: 2024-06-27

Business Area: Investment 



Department: Equites – Global Resources, Global Real Estate Securities and QEP teams



Location: London 



Reporting to: Head of Equities Administrative Services 



Job title: Team Assistant


About Schroders



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.


Role overview


The role is based in the London Equities Department providing full-time secretarial/administrative support for the Global Resources, Global Real Estate Securities and QEP teams. 



This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.


The successful candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to:


  • Provide secretarial/administrative support to the teams, including managing busy calendars and scheduling meetings;
  • Coordinating global travel arrangements, working in line with the Schroders travel policy to effectively manage travel costs, and preparing travel itineraries;
  • Prepare and distribute documents, reports, and presentations for team members;
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and databases;
  • Assist in the coordination and organization of team events/offsites;
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and providing timely and professional responses;
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination of tasks and projects;
  • Processing expenses and invoice payments;
  • Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions and
  • Support the onboarding process for new team members, including arranging equipment, access, and orientation.

    • Cross department collaboration:



    Working with the other team assistants across Equities to share best practice and cover annual leave/absences or during particularly busy periods.


    General and Technical Skills


  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant, team secretary or team assistant;
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to use own initiative, priorities and work to deadlines;
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office application tools;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Accuracy and good attention to detail;
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Desirable Skills


  • Previous knowledge and/or experience within the Investment Management or Financial Services Industry,
  • Certification or training in office administration or related field and 
  • Previous experience in a similar role.

    • 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 characteristic.



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