Investment Technology Placement Review
at Fidelity International
Placement (10 Months+)
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Communicating to various stakeholders (mostly internal), writing user stories and refining business requirements, UX design, creating and updating context diagrams and models contributing to quarterly financial decks within PMO.
On a day-to-day basis, I would often attend and contribute in daily stand-ups for product/project updates, communicate with stakeholders across the business and in technology (other business analysts and developers for example).
On a day-to-day basis, I would often attend and contribute in daily stand-ups for product/project updates, communicate with stakeholders across the business and in technology (other business analysts and developers for example).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Less so towards the start of the placement however as my confidence has grown, I have been given more responsibility and ownership of projects. I have constantly been encouraged to challenge existing processes and ideas if I can find ways of improving/streamlining them.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have significantly improved my Excel and other MS skills , becoming competent at creating relevant and meaningful PivotTables and Charts that have contributed to reports and presentations. I have used Visio extensively to present context diagrams and models.
In terms of soft skills, I have gained confidence in my ability to lead and contribute to meetings, manage time and balance various responsibilities. I feel comfortable in presenting ideas and analysis to senior colleagues
In terms of soft skills, I have gained confidence in my ability to lead and contribute to meetings, manage time and balance various responsibilities. I feel comfortable in presenting ideas and analysis to senior colleagues
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I have received a great deal of support and guidance throughout the placement. I have frequent catch-ups with my line manager and the team to make sure I'm happy with the workload and what's required of the task. I've been made to feel comfortable in asking any question and everyone I've worked with has been very supportive and happy to help.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Extremely friendly and supportive environment. As mentioned, questions are welcomed and encouraged and employees (no matter the seniority) are happy to take the time to help and offer advice. Made to feel a part of the team and the work I'm doing is helpful and important.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement and feel that I have developed a lot over the course of the year, both personally and career-wise. The people I've worked with at Fidelity have actively made sure that I'm progressing and I feel that they want me to do well. I would happily work at Fidelity in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Fidelity International
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International
Be yourself and present your personality. Be enthusiastic and show that you are self-motivated. Don't be afraid to ask questions. No question is a stupid question. You don't have to already be great at everything but show that you are passionate and motivated to learn and improve.
