Investment Product Analyst - Emerging Markets Equities

Investment Product Analyst – Emerging Markets EquitiesBusiness Area: Product Management SupportLocation: LondonReporting to: Asma BazzaJob title: Investment Product Analyst – Emerging Markets EquitiesWho we're looking forWe are looking for an Investment Product Analyst (IPA) to join the Emerging Markets (EM) Product team in London.

You will support Investment Directors and the wider EM Investment team with product management across individual strategies, helping to ensure our investment materials, data, and message are accurate, compelling and consistently positioned.

You will be naturally organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident working with colleagues across investment, distribution and other internal partners. An interest in emerging markets, sustainability and the asset management industry is important, alongside strong written communication and analytical skills.

About UsSchroders 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. The baseWe 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 teamAs an IPA, you will help communicate and position our product range effectively across a broad set of stakeholders, upholding high standards across all investment product materials.

The EM Equity Investment team comprises around 52 experienced investment professionals located across London, NY, Sao Paulo, Dubai and Asia, managing around $59.3 billion across 9 strategies for institutional and intermediary clients globally.

The successful candidate will join a team of 4 IPAs supporting two EM Investment Directors (London & NY) and the wider EM Investment team. What you'll doAs an Investment Product Analyst, you will act as the link between the investment and client‐facing teams, helping to communicate and position our product range effectively by producing high quality product materials and product analysis used by Investment Directors, Investment teams and Client Group teams in their communications with existing and prospective clients.

In doing so, you will help uphold high standards across all investment product material, supporting existing clients, driving new business opportunities, and contributing to the evolution of the team's product offering We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive and detail orientated and can prioritise and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment, working both collaboratively and independently.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Preparation of high-quality client material – including presentations, new-business pitch decks, client reports and marketing collateral, liaising with the Investment Directors, Investment team and internal partners Support business growth and servicing of existing clients by responding to product and portfolio-related queries promptly and accurately, drawing on the investment teams as neededAssisting with portfolio and market analysis as required including performance, attribution, risk analytics, macroeconomic data and market trendsDeliver client‐focused RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and ESG questionnaires in partnership with global Business Development teams, to agreed timeframes.

This includes writing, maintaining and governing product language and data in RFP/consultant databasesProduction of accurate and effective written content to be used in investment commentary, marketing material, RFPs and client requests, ensuring consistency and clarity of product messagingMaintaining core product data for your coverage area(s), ensuring accuracy across internal systems, sites, databases and platforms, and proactively updating informationDemonstrate a continuous-improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality and deliver efficiencies, including using data manipulation, technology and automation where appropriate.

Involvement with strategic projects and initiatives, such as new product development, product enhancements, competitor analysis and thought leadership as requiredWhat you'll be likeHighly organised with the ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple competing prioritiesThorough and accurate, with excellent attention to detailComfortable working independently with minimal direction, while actively contributing to a team environmentCreative communicator able to articulate investment strategies in an engaging and client friendly wayDemonstrates a growth and learning mindset and seeks continuous improvementThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you needA strong interest in financial markets, sustainability and the asset management industry (previous exposure beneficial)Excellent written communication skills and strong quantitative capabilityAbility to synthesise information across strategies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and control, including through the effective use of data and technology.

Strong IT skills essential, including proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel & PowerPoint)An interest in using technology, automation and data tools to improve workflows and create efficiencies. Experience with tools such VBA, SQL and Python or similar would be advantageous.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll helpIMC/CFA/CFA ESG (or equivalent) desirable but not requiredFamiliarity with tools as FactSet, Aladdin, Refinitiv Workspace, Morningstar/eVestment, Seismic, Qvidian and Tableau would be usefulWe Recognise Potential, Whoever You AreOur 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. 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 6,000 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. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-21

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