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We were given four stocks to research over 10 weeks, with training given in the first fortnight. The work is challenging, varied, but enjoyable. You are given ample support by your buddy, mentor and line manager, and the early careers team are always on hand to solve any broader issues with the internship. They allow you to approach each stock from whatever angle you feel most comfortable with, whether it be more qualitative, quantitative, modelling or valuation focussed.
I had a fantastic internship experience. The program was run virtually despite covid-19 related challenges, with HR communicating all relevant changes in a clear and timely manner. The program was well structured, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable. There were 2 weeks of induction and technical training followed by 8 weeks of individual project work. This involved working on equity research stock pitches, with 8 days to prepare a stock pitch before submitting a research note and delivering a presentation.
The internship was amazing. Not only we were provided with training courses at the beginning of the internship, that helped us get around our first weeks on the desk. After that, I was given a project to work on during the full duration of the internship, giving me the opportunity to really delve into my work subject. I really liked this way of doing it, as my work really helped the team and was used by the team.
I am really enjoying my work placement with Fidelity. The environment, culture and employees make it an interesting place to work in. Also, the given responsibilities makes me motivated and always pushing me to give my full potential.
I enjoyed my placement working for Fidelity as I felt regardless of the work I was doing that I was treated like a full time employee rather then a student that would only be there a year. I was given a good amount of responsibility and felt welcomed from the moment I joined.
Like working at any large organisation, there were times where I was extremely busy and other times where I did not feel I had that much work to do, which I found frustrating. I enjoy the culture at Fidelity, there is a laid-back attitude at my office (kingswood) and I am very much able to manage my own time and resources. I do not feel like I am being watched or that there is any significant pressure in regards to my work.
I had a great start working as a technology intern. As coming from a Technology background, I never got a chance to learn about Finance and Investment markets and how thing works. And by working at Fidelity, I am finally got a head start in that topic and recently passed an exam based on it.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Fidelity. Everyone in the company is very approachable and will seek to accommodate you wherever possible. You have a good support network to rely on if required too. The only downside I found with the Operational Management placement was that you were required to work in the call centre for six months. Despite being very beneficial, was a long period of time considering you are only with the company for 12 months.
A really engaging and interactive week in which you didn't feel under pressure due to the atmosphere that was created by people giving presentations and the HR running the programme. This helped me get the most out of the week and also enjoy it.
I really enjoyed the insight as it encompassed the entire investment asset management sector and gave us information for each division within the sector.
The week provided a good in depth view into the ethos of Fidelity and the recruitment process. The workshops involved were enjoyable and extremely useful, not just in the context of the insight week, but also more generally. It provided a good idea for what the nature of a job in investment management would be like.
Great way to find out what the company does on a daily basis with insightful workshops on individual teams within the firm.
The parts where we got to engage with the Directors of Research was extremely insightful and informative. Loved the networking sessions as well. However, quite a lot of time was allocated for soft skills training which may not be too relevant for those who are interested in really just finding out about imvestment management or want to experience the role of an analyst.
Thorough introduction to Fidelity's business areas and the investment management industry, workshops are wonderful, people are friendly, and the stock pitch challenge was the highlight of the week.
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight during my time at Fidelity. The employees and people were all very friendly and welcoming, encouraging you to ask questions and learn about the industry and the company. Throughout the week, I gained a great insight into Investment Management and the opportunities to network with seniors and also get hands on experience through an Equity Research project were extremely valuable.
Good insight programme into who Fidelity is and what investment management entails. It was enjoyable overall however, there was a lot of sitting down and listening to talks. Training sessions on resilience and presentation skills were helpful but would prefer it to be shorter. It gets better when we are given a stock pitch to work on.
I really enjoyed my time at Fidelity International. The internship gave the right balance of guiding me where I needed while at the same time giving me the freedom to have autonomy over my work. The general atmosphere at Fidelity is lovely with people always willing to help and work cooperatively together.
