Fidelity Worldwide Investment graduate jobs

Fidelity Worldwide Investment careers and training schemes

At Fidelity Worldwide Investment, we consistently focus on the big picture. This is reflected in what we do: we provide leading investment management capabilities to a diverse range of clients.

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The Company

Fidelity Worldwide Investment is a leading global Investment Management company, managing assets and resources worth over *US$217.4 billion on behalf of clients including corporations, governments, charities, advisors, financial institutions and individuals around the globe. We have a reputation as one of the world’s most successful long-term investment managers. Our thorough research of potential investments and our attention to detail set us apart, as we look at companies’ balance sheets and future plans, talk to the management and assess their competitors, market-place and customers. This thorough approach means we make considered judgements about which organisations to invest in to grow our clients’ money.

Why Fidelity:
Join us and you’ll discover that our business reflects the qualities of our people –entrepreneurial, forward- thinking, intellectually curious and self-reliant. You’ll enjoy early responsibility and the freedom to develop your skills through a combination of hands-on work and structured training. This will give you a thorough understanding of your chosen business area, as well as plenty of opportunities to develop a rewarding and successful career.

Opportunities:
We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that will recognise and develop your abilities and set you on your way to become one of our future leaders.

We have a variety of graduate programme opportunities in the UK, Europe and Asia, covering Equity Research, Fixed Income, Investment Solutions Group, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Business Management and Human Resources. Whichever area you decide on, you’ll be given excellent on-the-job training and all the responsibility and guidance you need to make your career a success.

There’s a real feeling of excitement here and we’ve taken care to create a warm, collaborative environment. If you have talent and a hunger for learning, we can offer you a wide-ranging, stimulating and challenging career. We can also give you exposure and visibility across the business – and, in some cases, across Europe and other parts of the world.

What we are looking for:
We welcome applications from all degree disciplines. You do not need a degree in finance or economics; we are looking for graduates with a forward-thinking attitude and an ability to look at things from a different angle.

We look for ambitious graduates with a strong academic record, a minimum of 300 UCAS points and a 2:1 honours degree (or above/equivalent).

Application deadlines:

30th November 2012 for all graduate programmes
31st December 2012 for all internship programmes

We review applications on a rolling basis and we start interviewing before the deadline, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Number of vacancies:
Graduate programme positions: Approximately 20
Internship programme positions: Approximately 10

Internships:
We offer three different internship programmes, in Equity Research, Sales & Marketing and Operations. The internships typically take place in the summer but can also be longer term placements.

Locations:
We have graduate vacancies in the UK, Europe and Asia. Our UK vacancies are in London, Kent and Surrey.

Language skills required:
European and Asian language skills are desirable for all our business areas.

Salaries:
Competitive

Benefits:
Sign-on and annual performance-related bonuses, non- contributory pension scheme, private health, life and medical insurance and discounted investment products.

*This figure reflects the assets of FIL Limited. Source: FIL Limited, as of 30/06/12. Data is unaudited.

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Training & Profiles

We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that will recognise and develop your abilities and prepare you to become one of our future leaders.

Our graduate programmes across the UK, Europe and Asia, cover Investment, European Sales & Marketing, Business Management and Human Resources. Whichever programme you join, you’ll be given excellent on-the-job training and all the responsibility and guidance you need to make your career a success.

We also offer Investment and European Internship programmes that will give you an insight into our global business. You’ll shadow experienced professionals, tackle meaningful project work and will gain exposure to different areas of the Fidelity business. These programmes are an ideal taster for our full graduate programmes.

There’s a real feeling of excitement here and we’ve created a warm, collaborative environment. If you have talent and a hunger for learning, you’ll enjoy a wide-ranging, stimulating and challenging career. We can also give you exposure and visibility across the business – and, in some cases, across Europe and Asia.

You’ll need a genuine interest in investment, a forward thinking attitude and an ability to look at things from a different angle. With a commitment to acting with integrity, you’ll always keep our customers’ best interests in mind.

We look for ambitious graduates with a strong academic record, including a 2:1 honours degree or above/equivalent.

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Information & FAQ

Internship:

A summer internship is available in Investment. A flexible European internship programme is also available. This can either be a summer internship, or a placement of up to 6 months, working on a project in a European business area.

Language skills required

European language skills are desirable for all our business areas. For roles in Asia, relevant local language skills will be an advantage.

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