Breaking into: Fidelity

In the heart of London are the offices of Fidelity International, one of the most renowned investment management companies, offering world class investment solutions and retirement expertise. 

On the 28th of February, Women in Business had the amazing opportunity to visit Fidelity offices in Cannon Street, where we were welcomed by the Wealth Management group to discover the world of finance at Fidelity. 

After being offered exquisite food, we got the chance to get to know each member of the Fidelity group, who presented themselves, their careers and experiences, and shared valuable life lessons. For example, Tessa Cordon, the first woman trader on her floor at CRT Ltd, spoke passionately about how we should all be “brave, bold, curious and compassionate”, but she also reminded us that working hard does not mean working until burnout. Indeed, to say it in her words, “you should always look after your body and your mind”. In a world where competition can be extremely overwhelming, seeing this successful woman advocate for taking care of oneself was refreshing and inspiring. 

Fidelity’s culture of diversity, inclusivity and respect transpired throughout all activities they organized, starting from the speakers presentations, to the icebreaker games, where we had the opportunity to have one-on-one chats with the team. Everyone’s kindness and openness made WIB members feel free to ask all questions we had and to share personal fears and doubts regarding career paths into finance. 

We were also reassured regarding recruitment at Fidelity, which was clearly broken down by the Talent Acquisition Manager Jenny Kaljee. Going from spring weeks to summer internships, grad schemes and much more, Fidelity offers a range of opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students who are in line with Fidelity’s values and want to kick-start they career paths. 

Visiting Fidelity International Offices gave us an insightful window into what it means to be part of this investment management company, which achieves excellent results while nurturing a healthy and inspiring work environment.