Spring Insight Programme Review
at Fidelity International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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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.
Virtual insight programme – talks by industry leaders (e.g. D&I, wellness, CSR); group projects across equity research, fixed income and multi asset (zoom breakout rooms); networking sessions across graduate analysts and PMs.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A range of roles within investment (equities/fixed income/multi asset). I would have appreciated more practical learning opportunities surrounding roles outside of the investment division (e.g. sales and marketing opportunities) – hence the 4/5 rating – but nevertheless appreciated the networking sessions with leaders to gain insight into those areas.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Research skills across equities (e.g. performing trading multiple analysis, 10-Ks/10-Qs) and fixed income (e.g. DCM/bond yields benchmarking against credit ratings); learning opporunities for non-finance students. Soft skills included teamwork and improved presenation skills, giving 3 presentations (1/day across programme).
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?
Everyone is very intelligent, but also very open in their work – this helped to calm my nerves such that I felt comfortable asking many questions! The values of Fidelity International were clear from the beginning and endured throughout the programme, driven through sessions such as D&I, ESG and wellness. The general atmosphere was that of excitement, with polls in the morning for us to get to know each other more.
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?
Thank you Fidelity International! I have thoughly enjoyed this Spring Week. One of my favourite aspects was the opportunity to interact with my fellow cohort on a regular basis, including for networking and group presentations – by the end of the insight we were closely-knit. Thank you to the ECR team for their efforts in organising the event, thoroughly appreciated!
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
Go for it! A leader within the Asset Management Industry in all areas. My time with Fidelity has been thoroughly rewarding. Good luck!
