Global Distributions Apprentice Review

by Fidelity International

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

End-to-end processing of the distributions of funds hosted on Fidelity Int.'s Funds Network.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

The role has helped develop my time management due to the regular crunch times at the end of common distributing periods.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Having been completely WFH since starting, the early careers team tried really hard to make the induction period enjoyable. But the day-to-day has become lonely and isolating.

4/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I trust that it is well structured. There are key dates in the future that are overt and create a roadmap to completion.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from other apprentices, new joiners, and my line manager being so new to the industry. The company itself also provides a lot more support than I had anticipated.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Can't say I've had much of a conversation with Fitch Learning in terms of support. My workload has been high, but I believe the support to be accessible.

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Perhaps a little bit, but I'm not sure I'm far enough into my qualification to be a good judge of the transitivity of said qualification and my job role.

5/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, however due to the times we live in; this is entirely online. I look forward to volunteering days after restrictions are eased

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The company are employee-driven, they try to accommodate on an individual basis. They take employee concerns seriously and are encouraging at all levels. The work-environment revolves around community and teamwork, and so there will always be support for you somewhere.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fidelity International?

Be honest, speak up, and trust yourself.