Who we're looking for

Schroders are looking for a Reporting and Governance Analyst to work in the Global Technology Management Office. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong collaborative spirit and a proven ability to adapt quickly to change. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, enabling them to navigate complex reporting and governance routines. A proactive approach to problem-solving is essential, as is the ability to manage ad-hoc requests from senior leaders and regulators effectively. Familiarity with technology processes and reporting functionalities will be advantageous. Additionally, we seek someone who demonstrates a commitment to maintaining robust control environments and continuously improving processes, while engaging effectively with colleagues across the Global Technology Management Office.

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 5,000 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.

Technology at Schroders

There's a huge amount of change going on at Schroders. Technology's shaping our business more and more, so there are many opportunities waiting to be grabbed. And because we're a big financial player, we can put hefty backing behind good ideas.

We're a serious business - we have enormous responsibilities to our clients and shareholders. But just because we're suited and booted, that doesn't make us stuffy; our tech teams are friendlier and more informal than you might expect.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

The Global Technology Management Office (GT MO) in Global Technology support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency within the technology functions, covering areas such as people development, communications, education, and the administration and management of Leadership Team meetings and committees. It optimises organisational structure, addresses skills gaps, enhances employee experience, and focuses on early career and DEI objectives by implementing innovative communication strategies. Additionally, GT MO establishes and tracks OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to align with business goals and drive measurable outcomes, while providing governance reporting for the CTO and handling ad-hoc projects to support them.

What you'll do

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong collaborative spirit and a proven ability to adapt quickly to change. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, enabling them to navigate complex reporting and governance routines. They should be comfortable using dashboards and digesting management information (MI), as well as collating the metrics and data required for executive committees. A proactive approach to problem-solving is essential, as is the ability to manage several critical reporting and governance routines for stakeholders, including external regulators and internal committees. The candidate should be adept at addressing ad-hoc questions and requests from regulators, senior management, and audit partners, while also developing new reports and analyses for a diverse range of activities. Maintaining a robust control environment for all associated processes is crucial, alongside collaborating with technology teams and relevant partners to resolve issues and enhance functionality. Finally, the individual should be committed to maintaining, developing, and reviewing documentation on processes, while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Utilise dashboards to analyse and interpret management information (MI) effectively.
• Oversee the collation and aggregation of metrics and data necessary for executive committee (Exco) reporting.
• Manage essential reporting and governance routines for key stakeholders, including external regulators and internal committees.
• Efficiently address ad-hoc questions and requests from regulators, senior management, and audit partners, ensuring accuracy and timely responses.
• Create and develop reports and analyses across various activities to support informed decision-making processes.
• Maintain and enhance a robust control environment for all associated processes, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
• Collaborate with technology teams and relevant stakeholders to identify issues, enhance functionalities, and drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain, develop, and review process documentation while actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in risk management, technology management, or reporting within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of data governance practices and frameworks, coupled with data modelling skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of reporting requirements and adherence to governance standards.
• Analytical skills with the capacity to interpret complex data and generate insightful reports that inform decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, allowing for effective presentation of findings and engagement with stakeholders, including senior management and regulators.
• A meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy and consistency in all reporting and documentation processes.

What you'll be like

• Friendly, approachable andacollaborative team player who enjoys working with people across the businessand can act as a mentor tomore junior colleagues when required.
• Having acontinuous improvement mind-set, always thoughtful about the status quo, and making sure that standard approaches continue to make practical sense.
• Self-motivated,someone whoshowsinitiativeoftenandiskeen to helpthe teamimproveengineeringprocessesacross Schroders.
• A continuous learner- always willing to spend time learning and developing your technical skills on our current tool suite and related disciplines such as data modelling and architecture.
• A problem solver, comfortable analysing, breaking down and ultimately resolving complex and sometimes ambiguous requirements.
• Down-to-earth, honest, and straightforward, you will be able to stand your groundand communicateopposingideas,without being confrontational.

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.