Solutions Manager, Risk Managed Investments

A Solutions Manager based in London, who will represent the RMI franchise over the entire asset management lifecycle, from investment strategy design, portfolio implementation, ongoing client portfolio reviews to investment strategy evolution.

About Schroders: We are 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 have 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.

The team: We are a cutting-edge team specialising in the delivery of customised growth solutions. The portfolio management team build strong, lean processes that provide quality, standardised outcomes for our clients using a wide range of instruments and techniques. We are experts in portfolio construction, carefully selecting the right process and derivatives where the solution demands. We understand the regulations that our clients work within. And we look for ways to standardise and automate, so we can give extra care and attention to the things that make a difference.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with other Solution Managers, Distribution, Portfolio Managers and Solutions Structuring & Trading to generate investment ideas, develop new strategies, and create custom solutions.
• Design, model, and ‘package’ derivative strategies for a broad client base (pensions, insurance, wealth, and retail channels globally).
• Develop effective marketing materials for internal and external clients (RFPs, pitchbooks, presentations, trainings) to be leveraged by Solution Managers and Distribution when marketing RMI capabilities.
• Represent RMI in client engagements in periodic reviews, client strategy reviews, and client due diligence/research visits.
• Produce thought leadership and represent Schroders in external events to identify new business opportunities and sell Schroders’ capabilities to potential clients.
• Respond to day-to-day client queries on existing mandates by synthesizing inputs from both desk‑based tools, wider Schroders infrastructure and centrally produced client-specific information.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need:

• Previous work experience of 10+ years in asset management or investment banking, preferably across multiple asset classes and investment disciplines.
• Strong background in equity derivatives.
• Track record of excellent interpersonal skills in writing and speech; capable of connecting with multiple audiences with different levels of technical understanding.
• Solid understanding of investment solutions, indices, and ETFs.
• Effective problem‑solving and analytical skills.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help:

• Experience across multiple asset classes.
• Experience with institutional clients and strategies.
• Familiarity with Python and other coding languages.
• Knowledge of UCITS, Solvency II, MiFiD and BMR regulations.
• European language skills, especially German or Italian.

What you’ll be like:

• A critical thinker with excellent analytical skills.
• Highly curious and self‑motivated.
• Team player with strong work ethic.
• Leads by example with a continuous improvement mindset.

We’re looking for the best, whoever they are. Schroders is an equal opportunities employer. You’re welcome here whatever your socio‑economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability. 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.