
Schroders Graduate Assessment Practice
Schroders — Global graduate / early careers online assessments. Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.
Why Schroders uses Aon
Aon assessments are short, adaptive and strictly timed. Your score is compared with a norm group, so knowing the question formats in advance is one of the easiest ways to improve your result.
Also known as cut-e, Aon online assessment. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
The Schroders hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Aon online assessmentThis is the stage we prepare you for.
- 3Video or phone interview
- 4Final interview or group exercise
- 5Offer
Practice the Aon tests in the Schroders Online Assessment
Realistic simulations of the Aon formats Schroders uses — same question styles, same timers, instant scoring. Every test starts with a free 10-question preview.
- Start free preview →Gamified Situational JudgmentFree previewIn your assessment as: chatAssess· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →Deductive ReasoningFree previewIn your assessment as: switchChallenge· Commonly confirmed
- Start free preview →ADEPT-15® Work-Related BehaviourFree previewIn your assessment as: ADEPT-15· Commonly confirmed
Schroders Graduate Prep Pack
Go beyond the free previews: full-length simulations of every Aon test above, timed like the real thing, with worked solutions and score tracking so you know you are ready.
- Gamified Situational Judgment20 min
- Deductive Reasoning6 min
- ADEPT-15® Work-Related Behaviour~30 min · 100 statements
Tips for the Schroders assessment
- Do every module in one quiet session with a stable internet connection — most tests cannot be paused.
- Speed matters but accuracy matters more: wrong answers usually cost you, skipped ones do not.
- Practise each format at least twice so the instructions feel familiar before the real test.
- Check your invitation email for the exact modules — batteries change between hiring waves.
Frequently asked questions
Does Schroders use the Aon assessment?
Public sources and candidate reports commonly link this Schroders hiring track to Aon (cut-e). Always confirm in your invitation email.
Which tests are in the Schroders assessment?
Commonly reported modules: chatAssess, switchChallenge, ADEPT-15. The exact mix can differ per country and hiring wave.
How can I prepare?
Start with the free previews of the matching tests below, then use the Schroders Graduate Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.
Anything specific to know?
Schroders institutional graduate FAQs name Aon as online assessments provider and list chatAssess, switchChallenge and ADEPT-15 Workstyles, with link to Aon candidate preparation. UK intermediary graduate FAQ describes a different staged flow without naming Aon — treat as parallel regional stack.
Other banking & finance employers
Sources
- assessment.aon.com — Aon official candidate preparation hub referenced by Schroders.
- schroders.com — Official graduate FAQ — three Aon assessments named; Aon prep link provided.
- aptitudetests.org — Listed under companies using Aon (cut-e) tests on aptitudeTests.org. Lead only — program and modules not verified.
Last verified 2026-09-23.
Independent practice resource. Not affiliated with Aon plc or the named employer. Assessment batteries can change by hiring wave — confirm against your invitation email.

