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Zurich, Switzerland

Investment Associate Private Equity

2 years experience
Finance
Finance
Posted:
December 31, 2025

Schroders

Global asset management firm
70.7
Palpable Score
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Investment Associate – Private Equity

The Investment Analyst/Associate is part of the team that manages the Schroders Capital European private equity portfolio.

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What you’ll do

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•    Execute due diligence / make investments in European private equity (direct/co-investments, primaries and secondaries) for Schroders Capital own funds and mandate clients
•    Further the direct investment strategy of the firm
•    Analyse, assess and make investment recommendations
•    Conduct industry research and develop insights relevant for European investments
•    Support the preparation of quarterly reports and investment updates for Schroders Capital investors
•    Support preparation of client pitches and requests

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The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

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•    Proven financial experience; 2 - 6 years working in direct private equity investing, investment banking, corporate finance or financial consulting
•    A very good degree in Natural Sciences, Economics, Finance or Business Administration from a reputable university ideally combined with a postgraduate training (CFA or CAIA)
•    Sector specialization is an advantage
•    Excellent command of English and German language, another European language is a plus

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What you’ll be like

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•    A flexible, adaptable and collaborative team player with a positive and “can do” attitude;
•    Creative and prepared to think outside the box; willing to take the initiative and to present solutions rather than problems;
•    Thrives under pressure while maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity;
•    Clear desire and ambition for success, comfortable making decisions and prepared to make the personal commitment to ensure success;
•    Able to bridge cultural boundaries and generate confidence and loyalty with colleagues and clients;

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We offer a challenging, diverse and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions in an international, dynamic and entrepreneurial company. The office is located at Talstrasse 11 near Paradeplatz, only 10 minutes from Zurich HB station.

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About the company

Schroders

Company overview
Schroders is a global active investment manager that runs public markets and private markets strategies for institutions, advisers, and individual investors. The company operates across asset classes such as equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, and also runs wealth-related services in some markets. Schroders is listed in the UK and has been operating since the 1800s. The company serves clients globally through local offices and regional hubs.

Locations and presence

Schroders states the company has 38 locations worldwide and 5,835 employees (as at 30 June 2025). Schroders highlights flexible working and lists major hiring hubs tied to offices and campuses (including the UK and global hubs such as Singapore and the US).

Palpable Score

70.7
/ 100
Schroders is easy to recommend for structured entry routes because the company runs multiple early-career pathways, publishes what the application stages look like, and links programmes to recognised qualifications. The main trade-off is outcomes uncertainty: public review feedback suggests progression can be slow in some areas, and recent cost-cutting news adds risk for candidates who want a predictable first two years.
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