Hiring at Fidelity

Understanding Fidelity’s hiring process

Want to get hired with Fidelity? Get the details on our hiring process and what you can expect when applying here.

March 10, 2026 3 minute read

Job searching can feel like a full-time job. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on Fidelity’s application process.

Every Fidelity job is different, so depending on which role or department the job is for, there may be some differences, but this gives you a general idea. Let’s get to it.

What is Fidelity’s typical hiring process?

Here are the six main phases of Fidelity’s recruitment process:

Application submission
Resume review
Initial screening
Interviews
Selection and offer
You decide

Application submission

You’ve submitted your application. Our recruiters can now review your resume and skills to confirm you’ve got what it takes for the job.

How long does it take to hear back from Fidelity? It depends on how many people applied for the job. Our recruiters want to give your application the time, attention and consideration it deserves. If you don’t hear back right away, don’t get anxious.

If you’re a student applying for an internship at Fidelity, we’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to best build a resume that highlights your skills. Click here to learn more.

Initial screening

The resume is screened by the recruiter, looking for qualifications, and this may involve a phone call to discuss needs. Recruiters conduct phone screens to understand your skills, goals, and career aspirations. Think of recruiters as project coordinators, getting your application through to appropriate stakeholders.

This also gives you a chance to make sure the role, salary, benefits, and expectations are what you think they are. “We don’t want to waste anyone’s time if the role is in a location that you have no interest in or your skills do not align with requirements or your salary expectations are different,” says Peter, a Fidelity recruiter.

The recruiter will also give you the rundown on the rest of the process. This includes the number and length of interviews, who will conduct interviews, and for some roles which skills assessments or case studies we may require.

You might be wondering why we’ve got recruiters and hiring managers. It’s because they each manage different parts of the hiring process. Here’s what each does.

Recruiters:

Serve as your single point of contact throughout
Keep tabs on you as you’re going through the process
Review your resume
Have initial discussions with you
Coordinate interviews with you and the hiring manager/panel
May help develop your job offer

Hiring managers:

Create the job description
Validate if you’re qualified for the role
Assess if you have the best skillset match for the business needs
Select the most qualified person for the job
Will typically be your supervisor

Interviews

Think of interviews as an opportunity to get to know Fidelity better and for us to get to know you better. That means understanding the value you bring to Fidelity and our goals.

“Interviews are really a dialogue or two-way street, where we want to learn more about you and you can learn more about us,” says Joseph, a Fidelity associate.

After you’ve nailed the interview, the recruiter will provide expectations and timeframe for the next steps in the hiring process. You might also receive some feedback from the hiring manager/panel.

Selection and offer

Here’s where the rubber meets the road. The hiring manager/panel must decide:

Do you have the best skillset match and experience?
Will you help meet the business’s needs?
Are you going to add value to Fidelity’s work and culture?

Once the hiring manager/panel makes their decision, the recruiter makes the finalist an offer.

You decide

Now it’s your turn to decide. You might need to weigh some decisions on your own or with a partner or family.

Let’s say you accepted the job. Celebrate and make it last. Too often we don’t savor our wins or give ourselves credit for our hard-won efforts because we’re off to the next thing. Take some time to let your success really sink in.

Find Your Fidelity

At Fidelity, we have as many career paths as we do financial products. Whether you’re interested in technology, crypto currency, customer service or even caring for plants, you’re sure to find a Fidelity job that piques your interest, matches your skills and a career that grows with you.