Systematic Graduate Review

My colleagues are and have been very welcoming and friendly. The company is aspirational, and the work is also interesting and stimulating. Responsibility was given to me early on, and there is a lot of investment in your development. Overall, it is a very enjoyable and pleasant place to work.

My main responsibilities include carrying out quantitative analysis and research on/for the teams strategies. This involves cleaning, processing, and analysing data to identify useful insights and trends. I am also responsible for communicating ideas, findings, and results clearly to the wider team, helping to turn analysis into practical recommendations.

I have been given a lot of responsibility with aspects of my work being presented to senior stakeholders and clients,. Additionally, pieces of analysis and research I have done have been implemented in our strategies

I would say I am pretty well renumerated for the work I do, pension contributions +benefits are good and there are opportunities to receive a bonus.

I have and continue to learn a lot in my role thanks to both the team and the investment in me by early careers.

The support is pretty strong. I have a line manager, grad scheme manager, early careers contact, a 'buddy' who has just come off the grad scheme, and a lot of informal support from colleagues both in and outside of my team. I have regular catch ups with both my manager and buddy.

I work hard, but I do not feel stressed in my role. I probably work more hours than I need to, but this is because I enjoy the work and want to produce high-quality output. The workload at Fidelity in manageable and the culture is, whilst hardworking, not super high pressure as it can be in many financial institutions.
My schedule is very self-led, and as long as I stay on top of my workload, I have a good degree of flexibility. Within reason, I am able to structure my day in a way that works well for me.

There is a very positive, aspirational, and friendly atmosphere. I get on very well with my team, and we even have a team run club.
As mentioned, people are very willing to take the time to help you learn and grow. The management structure also feels relatively flat, in the sense that people are approachable and open to discussion regardless of seniority.
It is predominantly office based working (1 day a week from home). Although I mostly choose to come in

Lots of DEI based events and recruiting initiatives

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I would recommend Fidelity to a friend because it is full of very intelligent, driven, and knowledgeable people who are also approachable and willing to help. It is a great environment to learn in, as colleagues are generous with their time and happy to share their expertise.
The work is interesting and challenging, and being surrounded by talented people creates a motivating atmosphere. It is the kind of place where you can develop quickly and ask questions to people with a lot of experience.