Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an Investment Services + Fund accounting apprentice, at the moment I work in the fund accounting operations team that interact with a number of teams in the same department and from other companies. the daily tasks are to run reports and checks on investments fidelity have.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have completed my apprenticeship college work and am onto my final CISI IOC exam. I have also developed plenty of useful day to day skills in communicating and also IT based.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • the teams I have been in have made me enjoy the programme as I have met a wide variety of people and made plenty of friends. there is a friendly atmosphere and I enjoy being at work at the moment.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Fidelity International?
  • I feel valued as a team member with the 2 teams I have been with at Fidelity so far. I am involved in daily tasks and projects and have been getting shown new things due to the support of my colleagues.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • the apprenticeship programme at fidelity is well structured. the induction and training at the start really prepares you for being in a work environment. Also a mentor and tutor is set up to help.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have a monthly meeting with an assessor from the training provider who supports and helps with college work and queries. I also have multiple contact number if I need to contact.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have a mentor here at fidelity who I can turn to if I need support with anything. My team and manager are my first point of contact and are very supportive.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary covers my costs and is generous to start with. I do not live far from the office so travel is covered and other costs. It does increase in the 2nd year but only by a little which could be a bit more due to the increase of work load.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are various company events and activities that go on through out the year. Also the opportunity to help with Fidelity's chosen charities in the local community.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Fidelity International to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great starting point to kick off a career with a friendly environment that is easy to feel comfortable in when you first join. plus the opportunities can be good.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International?
  • Take the application process calmly and be yourself at the interviews. Also if successful take most opportunities you can to gain the most experience when starting.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

South East

February 2017


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