Global Operations Distributions Apprentice Review

by Fidelity International

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Reconcile a variety of products such as ETF, brokerage shares and Third -Party Provider statements. Investigate any variances found and resolve with corresponding team.

9/10

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

Learnt how to effectively network, communicate across a variety of systems and developed my excel skills along side my knowledge around the financial industry by actively studying towards certain qualifications

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot. There is enough work to keep you bust throughout the day but also room to expand your skills and knowledge of you are to get the time. I have always been supported with personal growth and development.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured with certain deadlines to hit in order to move onto the next stage of the programme.

8/10

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

A lot! Any project or opportunity you would like to take part in or experience, there will be an abundance of support around you, from your team to your manager an the early careers team.

10/10

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

A lot for the exam and the preparation before hand but for the project and write up it seems to dip off, i think it would be great to maintain the same level of support throughout.

7/10

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

It provides a good background knowledge for areas and team you'll work with, and having an understanding of hat the team does and why they do it. It is also great for conversations around the office when meeting new colleagues

9/10

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 theres yearly sports day, volunteering events, social events and networking events

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Brilliant place to start or you career or develop it, and there's a team which will be well suited towards your strengths.

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

Be yourself and develop an open mind going in to any new challenge or task.