Global Technology - Business Analyst Apprenticeship Programme; Solutions Design

2026 Global Technology - Business Analyst Apprenticeship Programme (Solutions Design)

London, United Kingdom

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 4 Business Analyst

Department:Group Business Platform within Global Technology (Solutions Design)

Location:City of London, London

Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programmes give school and college leavers a hands‑on introduction to investment management and the opportunity to develop key skills, gain professional qualifications and build an industry network. We have a wide range of opportunities across our business.

Investment
20/20

You will join as an apprentice as part of the Investment
20/20 programme
. You will have opportunities to meet and network with apprentices across the industry, as well as participate in technical skills training, socials and insight events.

The base

You’ll be based at our headquarters in the City of London working with customers the business and technology to delivery leading customer experience based on understanding customer needs and wants and business goals. We need inquisitive individuals who are eager to ask questions and get involved with the team.

The teams

As a Global Operations, Data & Private Assets Technology Apprentice you will join with one of our Operations, Data or Private Assets Technology teams. All of these teams work globally with other colleagues around the world and will help you with learning all about what they do.

Group Business Platforms

The Group Business Platforms department at Schroders is a Global Technology change delivery function that oversees and executes all technology delivery within the organisation.

This department is strategically structured to align with technology services and shared Centre of Excellence (CoE) functions for analysis, engineering, technical architecture, low code and delivery, fostering a collaborative environment where cross‑functional, fungible skills can thrive.

By leveraging these diverse capabilities, Group Business Platforms ensures the successful execution of technology initiatives while driving innovation and efficiency across the organisation.

Solution Design

The Solution Design functionwithin

Group Technologyserves as a centre of excellence for business analysis and design, bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. Its main purpose is to ensure that technology initiatives are aligned with business objectives and are delivered in a robust, scalable, and efficient manner.

This function typically consists of experienced Analysts and Designers who work closely with both technology and business teams, some key activities are:

• Turning business requirements and objectives into clear, actionable technology solutions.
• Working with Solution Architects to design a cohesive architecture that fits both Group Technology standards and Schroders’ broader operational ecosystem.
• Facilitation of technical feasibility assessments, identifying risks, and recommending mitigations before commitment to build.
• Defining the target state for solutions, ensuring they adhere to security, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Coordinating between business stakeholders (such as Asset Management, Private Equity, and Personal Wealth), development teams, and external vendors to ensure solutions deliver value.
• Creating clear design artefacts and specifications to facilitate smooth implementation and future maintenance.
• Overseeing delivery, supporting teams in interpreting, and realising the design intent.

In summary the Solution Design function is a critical control point for ensuring:

• Investment in technology is well‑justified and future‑proof
• Solutions are integrated efficiently within existing technology stacks
• Stakeholders have a clear understanding of what to expect from technology change

What you’ll do (all teams)

• Helping to support and manage work items assigned to team from the business
• Working with business and technology stakeholders directly and coordinating with internal developers and testers
• Performing data analysis and offering data consultancy to business and technology stakeholders
• Updating the physical data model dictionary
• Support the full project lifecycle…