Spring Intern Review
at Fidelity International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Finance
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
We were introduced to the various teams that make up Fidelity International, with talks from members of the equities, fixed income and multi-asset teams. This was done both on zoom - for the first two days - and in person for the final day. We also completed team activities and presentations so that we could put our knowledge into practise.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly insightful to be able to have talks from the different teams, and really understand the different opportunities available within asset management. I felt I got a good understanding of what each of the teams did, and developed preferences within that which will help me when applying for internships in the future. We also had the opportunity to network and ask questions which cleared up any remaining confusion.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I learnt so much about asset management, as I do not have an economics background, which I found very fascinating and inspiring. I developed my presentation skills, and was given very informative and helpful feedback for this, as well as my general communication skills in groups. I also felt that I developed my financial literacy, and just a general understanding of the opportunities available in asset management.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I found the company culture very welcoming, as all employees came across as very passionate about their jobs, and many had been at the company for the majority of their careers. It seems like a very nurturing environment in which training is offered for your professional development, and the atmosphere was one of cooperation and respect for all colleagues. It seemed a much less hierarchical structure than other companies and a more collaborate environment.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I very much enjoyed the insight, as Serena made sure it ran very smoothly and was incredibly informative and inspiring throughout. I felt it was structured in a way that we could get the most out of it, not assuming any prior knowledge and giving lots of opportunities to ask questions, should anything be unclear. I felt the networking session at the end was an amazing opportunity, and am incredibly grateful to Serena for facilitating that, and for the entire experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Fidelity International
5/5
Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
I would recommend researching the company and making sure that you are aware of how they differ to other asset managers, what their specific strengths are and what their values entail. No specific financial/economic knowledge is needed, so I would say to not be hesitant to apply if you do not to a degree in these areas, as long as you are interested and passionate about investing and want to learn you will get a lot from the experience.
