1. Fidelity offers on-the-job learning and skills development for technologists
As a learning organization, Fidelity takes an investor mindset when it comes to technologists, giving them ample time to develop their technology skills.
“No other company I’ve worked for invests in learning like Fidelity,” says Lakshmi. “Fidelity embraces mobility and career development. If you’re interested in a specific project or acquiring a new skill set, all leaders support that, which is unique to Fidelity.”
Fidelity education opportunities give technologists the chance to focus on their personal learning projects through a host of online platforms*, group sessions, and/or individualized coaching or mentorship sessions.
Associates can earn certificates and even work toward master’s degrees. Bhargav has already completed 10 certifications. Every 6 months, he chooses a new focus area.
Associates can also choose to spend their time on internal side projects Fidelity calls “gigs.”
“These side projects can be ideas that come up from an innovation hack-a-thon,” says Lakshmi. “Someone leads the project and then a subset of people works on that project part-time.”
There are many ways to pursue education and training at Fidelity. Imagine how much you can learn.
*Please note: Available Fidelity learning platforms are subject to change.
2. Fidelity’s work environment and management style give Fidelity associates flexibility.
“If I've worked late one or a few nights to complete a project, my manager has been supportive in giving me flexibility later to get some time back,” says Lakshmi.
It’s not just flexibility but a willingness to put employees’ well-being first that sets Fidelity apart from other tech firms. “The team members at Fidelity are different, compared with other companies,” says Bhargav. “Fidelity associates create a friendly environment. Fidelity concentrates on associates and their happiness.”
3. Fidelity stays on the cutting edge of technology so our technologists can too
“We don’t know which technologies will win out in 2050, so it’s always important to learn new things. Technology will evolve,” says Bhargav.
With tech changing faster than ever, it’s vital for technologists to stay sharp and up to date.
“We have pilot programs to test that tools are secure and helpful for us to use," says Manish. “It helps me grow personally and it helps the company grow as well.”
Unlike other tech companies that have philosophies like “move fast and break things,” Fidelity knows that trust and stability are essential to finance and the economy at large. That’s why we thoroughly test new technologies, especially ones with the power to radically change the way financial transactions are made, before implementing them.
Fidelity regularly hosts hack-a-thons where associates can come up with ideas that solve real business problems for Fidelity and its customers. Technology associates contributed multiple ideas to help their business unit and Fidelity as whole.
