Schroders has today announced the appointment of Philip Chandler as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS).
SIS is an award-winning[1] series of actively-managed Model Portfolios and Multi-Asset funds established by Schroders in 2021. Since inception SIS has experienced robust growth, with assets under management (AUM) now surpassing £6.3 billion[2] as clients have increasingly looked to access this market-leading range.
Philip joined Schroders in 2003 and will maintain his current position as Head of UK Multi-Asset while also stepping into the role of CIO.
Since becoming part of the Multi-Asset team in 2009, Philip has been instrumental in the team’s success, serving as Co-Manager of the Global Multi-Asset Portfolio range within SIS since its inception.
Philip’s appointment will further enhance the SIS proposition by ensuring alignment between the UK Multi-Asset team and the model portfolio service (MPS) range to create greater unification across all SIS solutions.
Created to cater for a wide range of clients’ investment needs and risk profiles, SIS offers financial advisers access to a diverse selection of approaches across the full risk spectrum spanning active, blended, passive and sustainable strategies.
Schroders has managed multi-asset mandates for over nine decades and has over 145 dedicated professionals in the Multi-Asset Investments team, managing over £200 billion for clients worldwide[3].
Jamie Fowler, Head of Regional and Advisory Sales, Schroders, said:
“Philip’s appointment as CIO further reflects our commitment to the UK advisory market. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role that will significantly contribute to our efforts in fostering growth and driving innovation. We are proud of the significant progress SIS has made since its inception, and we believe that under Philip’s leadership, we will continue to build on this momentum with the aim of enhancing client outcomes.”
Philip Chandler, Chief Investment Officer, Schroder Investment Solutions, said:
“I am truly excited to embrace this new role. Having been with Schroders for over 20 years, I have witnessed the remarkable evolution and growth of the business which has included the launch of SIS. I am looking forward to building on our strong foundation and collaborating closely with our talented team to deliver innovative investment solutions that meet our clients’ needs.”
