FAQs

Our people are passionate, engaged and smart, and are given the independence and the confidence to make a difference for all our stakeholders. In short, at Fidelity we are challenged to be brave, bold and curious, but nevertheless always to act with compassion. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse company, to work for and strive to create a culture where people’s differences are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated.

Diversity of thought and perspective are valued, so all employees can contribute and reach their potential. We believe that embracing a wider set of perspectives will lead to a better outcome for our business. Over the last couple of years, we have introduced our new ways of working. Flexible working is encouraged, transforming how, where and when we work. This centres around giving employees more choice regarding how and where they work, recognising the benefits this gives to achieve a greater work/life balance and greater control over your working week.

Take some time to get to know what life at Fidelity is like

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $565.7 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. 

Our Workplace and Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions and Services business, we invest $437 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. Data as at 30 June 2020. Read more at fidelityinternational.com

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We recognise that career growth is enhanced through internal mobility. At the same time, when you can move internally will depend on the programme you join. Some will have rotations across the business built into them and others will require you to remain with your team for the duration of the programme. Always talk to your line manager or the Early Careers Team about your interest in other teams. 

We are truly global and have 46 offices across 27 different countries: UK and Ireland, India, Germany and Canada are to name a few. Explore our locations and offices and what makes them unique. 

The Fidelity culture is underpinned by two core values; trust and Integrity. Both values are fundamental in nature and hold utmost importance when we're looking for new talent to join us. We'd encourage you to apply if you share the same values and can demonstrate you're brave, bold and curious and act with compassion.

Our values
Integrity: doing the right thing, every time and putting the client first
Trust: empowering each other to take the initiative and make good decisions

Our behaviours
Brave: challenging the status quo, being accountable and speaking up
Bold: acting with conviction, encouraging diverse thinking and keeping things simple curious. Learning to do new things in better ways and encouraging fresh thinking Compassionate: having empathy, caring for colleagues, clients and community.

The type of contract you receive is determined by the type of programme you have.

• Apprentices:  2-year fixed term contract
• Interns:  10-12-week fixed term contract
• Industrial placements: 12-month fixed term contract
• Graduates: permanent employment contract

Fidelity is a highly collaborative organisation whose purpose is working together to build better financial futures.  We focus on sustainable, long-term outcomes, and work in a dynamic environment that fosters curiosity and compassion. 

Anne Richards is our Chief Executive Officer. Anne has worked in the asset management industry since 1992. She has two decades of experience as an analyst, portfolio manager and CIO. Anne is a Chartered Engineer and began her career as a research fellow at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. She is a former chair of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Practitioner Panel and is also a member of the US-based Board of Leaders of 2020 Women on Boards, which works to increase the proportion of women on corporate boards.  In 2014, Anne was publicly recognised in the UK for her services to the voluntary sector and to the Financial Services industry by being appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015.

We like to see your interest in Fidelity, the Asset Management industry and your chosen business area. Strong candidates will be prepared and have done their research, reading widely (beyond our recruitment website) and show a genuine enthusiasm for this opportunity. We want to know what drives and motivates you in life, so don't be afraid to express yourself.

Let us know your situation and any deadline for accepting the other offer. Don't be scared to ask the other company to extend the deadline, just be honest with all parties involved. It is important you make an informed decision about your career and what is right for you.