Working Student in Private Equity Investment (40-50%, Jan/Feb 2027 for 12 months)

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $113.7bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.

The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.

Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.

We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a Working Student in our Private Equity Investment team. You will be working in Zurich and focus on Private Equity investments. We aim to onboard you in January or February 2027.

As part of Schroders Capital, you will assist team members in the origination, evaluation, structuring and execution of European private equity investments on behalf of both institutional investors as well as wealth clients. We focus on three investment types: primary fund investments, direct / co-investments and GP-led secondary investments, across five main industry segments: Technology, Healthcare, Business Services, Consumer and Industrials.

The team

Since forming in 1997, Schroders Capital’s private equity business has successfully expanded into all areas of private equity – global Venture Capital, European and US buyouts, Asia Growth, with investment teams on the ground in Zurich, London, New York, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. The team comprises 70+ investment and risk management professionals. The role will be within the European Private Equity team comprising 15 people.

What you'll do

The working student will have significant responsibilities from day one and become an integral part of the team, with high levels of interaction with investment professionals, in-house legal and finance, and executive managers of the invested funds and companies. Key responsibilities for the intern will include:

• Supporting the investment team in preparing prequalification and investment recommendation documents for the investment committee

• Supporting the investment team in preparing quarterly reports as well as customized client reporting documentation;

• Assisting in dealflow capturing and support with product management requests

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Enrolled student at a university or university of applied sciences

• Excellent academic background

• One previous internship/previous experience in one of the following areas is beneficial: M&A, Project Finance, Private Equity or Consulting

• Fluency in English; a further European language is a plus

• Strong analytical and writing skills

What you’ll be like

• Team player – willingness to learn and to evolve in a team with a flat hierarchical structure

• Great attention to details, highly organized with a structured approach to deliverables

• Curious with a “can do” attitude

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and 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.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.