Schroders Greencoat is looking to hire self-motivated and proactive interns to join our dynamic, successful, and growing team for a summer internship.
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 aspirations, 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 5700 talented people worldwide operating in 37 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 department
Schroders Greencoat LLP (formerly “Greencoat Capital LLP”) was founded in 2009 and has become one of the largest investment managers of its kind in Europe. Our investment strategies focus on wind, solar and bioenergy which support the UK’s commitment to net zero and accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy. We are the leading renewable infrastructure investment manager with approximately £9bn under management and investments in over 295 renewable energy generating assets across the UK, Europe and US.
Greencoat is now part of Schroders Capital, the private markets division of Schroders plc. We share a combined ambition to be a global leader in this fast-growing sector.
The program
Our 2025 Summer Internship Programme starts on Monday 9 June 2025 and runs for 10 weeks ending on Friday 15 August 2025. The programme will provide insight into the renewable infrastructure sector by gaining exposure to the capital raising process from origination to deal execution, and the operation of renewable energy assets. You ‘ll have exposure to the day-to-day technical and financial asset management workflows of managing renewable energy assets. You’ll also be given training and introduction into our business and the world of renewal asset management. There will also be opportunities to attend client meetings and site visits.
Some of your core responsibilities will include
- Exposure in an asset management team to the financial, technical and commercial aspects of managing renewable energy assets
- Assisting in monitoring Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) performance across assets
- Supporting with monthly and quarterly reporting including operational performance and financial performance against budgets, cashflows and P&L
- Assisting in the monitoring of operational and analysis on performance data where required
- Support with contract management and administration, including data and document management
- Assisting with portfolio wide initiatives/projects to optimize asset management processes
- An opportunity to visit one of our renewable energy sites where appropriate
Key skills and attributes
- Analytical thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Empathetic and able to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Well organized and a good project manager
- Collaborative, flexible, and supportive
- Self-motivated, committed to performing well, and eager to develop
The knowledge, skills and qualifications we're looking for
- 2026 graduate
- Passionate about sustainable investing
- Experience using Microsoft office suite
Recruitment process
- Online application form and CV
- Online assessments
- Video interview
- Assessment centre
Candidates should be available to start the 2025 Summer Internship Programme on Monday 9 June 2025. The programme ends on Friday 15 August 2025.
If you think you may require disability-related adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact adjustments@employ-ability.org.uk our disability partner EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk) for a confidential discussion and advice.
We recruit on a rolling basis and may choose to close this role earlier than advertised. Therefore we recommend you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
