FidelityNext

How to find the right career opportunity for you in 2022 | Episode 16

Today we’re looking at finding the right career opportunity for you in 2022. Host Quinn Flaherty leads the discussion and is joined by two members of Fidelity Canada’s HR department – Mira Ioannou, Director Talent Acquisition, and Komal Sharma, Campus Relations Manager. Mira and Komal share tips for students looking to start their career, or look for opportunities while still in school. They also share what employers are looking for, and opportunities here at Fidelity. This discussion was originally presented as a webcast, so head to fidelity.ca/next if you’d rather watch the video, and that same page will show you upcoming live interactive webcasts. We were proud to offer many webcasts in 2021 and will be continuing with them in 2022. Fidelity Canada has a long history of involvement directly on University campuses, hosting and participating in events for students. Due to the pandemic, we haven’t been able to travel to campuses, but we hope these FidelityNext podcasts and live webcasts can bridge that gap and provide you with the information and access you would find during typical sessions on campus.

Kickstart your career: Early career roles in investment management at Fidelity | Episode 15

Looking at a possible career in investment management? Are there questions you always wanted to ask? Today we’re focusing on early career roles that are available in investment management at Fidelity, along with some insights from two members of Fidelity Canada’s investment management team. Joe Overdevest, Portfolio Manager and Director of Research, and Nic Bellemare, Equity Research Analyst, join host Quinn Flaherty. Joe and Nic share their thoughts on how a recent grad can get started in this industry, what they love about their jobs, and they’ll share their personal career stories. Joe, Nic and Quinn also look at why Fidelity is considered a leader in investment management. Opportunities are available for co-op placements in 2022, so please head to the fidelity.ca/careers for more information. Also fidelity.ca/next for more information on future live FidelityNext webcasts.

Kickstart your career: How the Fidelity product team builds products for a greener world | Episode 14

On today’s podcast we’re focusing on Fidelity Canada’s product team with team members Jeff Peyer and Julianna Martino joining host Quinn Flaherty. Jeff is a Product Solutions Senior Analyst, and Julianna is an Investment Associate and former co-op student. Jeff and Julianna share stories of their own personal career growth, offer advice for those starting their career, and speak about the role of the product team here at Fidelity. Specifically the role of the product team plays in the development of new products, such as their work bringing Fidelity Climate Leadership™ Funds to market.

Kickstart your career: Why Sales at Fidelity is the right fit for you | Episode 13

Expanding on a topic first surfaced earlier this year in a June 2021 episode, today we look at opportunities within Fidelity Canada’s sales team. Host Quinn Flaherty is joined by Kate Bako, Business Development Manager Senior, and Patrick Farkas, Manager of Regional Sales. Kate, Patrick and Quinn discuss the role of the advisor sales team here at Fidelity, the specific positions and responsibilities of the individual members of the sales team, and what opportunities are available for new hires coast to coast. Kate and Patrick expand on their individual career growth, and also share the development and training that is available for members of the sales team as they progress through the various sales roles. Fidelity Canada has a long history of meeting students directly on campus. During the pandemic we haven’t been able to visit campuses, and we hope these FidelityNext live interactive webcasts and podcasts will bridge that gap and provide you with the information we share during typical sessions on campus. Visit fidelity.ca/next for more information on upcoming live webcasts.

Women in leadership: How you can build a successful career in asset management | Episode 12

On today’s episode we’re focusing on women in leadership and how you can build a successful career in asset management. We’ll hear from two experienced and successful members of Fidelity’s asset management team, Elizabeth Chow and Reetu Kumra, who discuss their personal career journeys and offer advice on how to build a successful career. Topics include career stories about seizing opportunities at the right time, how to overcome professional challenges during unpredictable times and tips on how to make your application stand out among the crowd. Additionally, Liz shares what skill set she believes employers are looking for in new hires, and Reetu shares which certifications and designations are essential to a career in asset management. Throughout the rest of the year we’ll be offering several live interactive FidelityNext webcasts for students and recent grads. To view upcoming topics and register to attend, visit fidelity.ca/next

Transcript (PDF): https://www.fidelity.ca/cs/Satellite/doc/transcript_podcast_chow_kumra_15oct.pdf

Kickstart your career: Why Finance at Fidelity is the right fit for you | Episode 11

In our last episode we looked at why you could consider starting your career with the Fidelity Investments Canada sales team. Today we look at our finance team, as well as our overall co-op program. Host Emily Anonuevo is joined by Chris Singh and Emily Winick. Chris is Director of Finance Decision Support, and Emily is a Financial Analyst. They will share their personal career journeys and lessons learned along the way. They will also share the role and impact of the finance team at Fidelity Investments Canada and offer tips that can help students entering the workforce.

Kickstart your career: Why Sales at Fidelity is the right fit for you | Episode 10

Host Emily Anonuevo is joined by Kathryn Black and Patrick Farkas, managers of the regional sales teams in our Calgary and Vancouver sales offices, respectively. Kathryn and Patrick discuss why you should consider starting your career with Fidelity Investments Canada. Learn more about the company’s career opportunities for new graduates, including our unique sales program and award-winning development program.

Making an impact with sustainable investing | Episode 9

More and more investors are aligning their investments with their values. Today, ESG Analyst Courtney Bedell discusses becoming an analyst in this emerging field and how her work is leading to positive impact for investors and the world. Courtney reflects on the overall growth of ESG investing, and shares that environmental, social, and governance are the three key pillars used to assess companies from a social responsibility standpoint. The ESG analyst team creates internal ESG ratings for companies, which includes focusing on which issues are financially material to a specific company. Courtney also shares her career path, originally joining Fidelity six years ago as a trading representative after a double major in economics and sociology, then transitioned to her current role in Fidelity’s Boston office.

Two stories of exceptional career growth at Fidelity Canada | Episode 8

Today we’ll be sharing two stories of exceptional career growth at Fidelity Canada. Host Emily Anonuevo speaks with ETF strategist Katrina Wilson and portfolio strategist Cameron Chamberlain, who will discuss their personal career growth at Fidelity and share lessons learned along the way. Katrina and Cameron share how they effectively transitioned from school to the workforce, and how they navigated a career in the financial industry. For more information on job opportunities at Fidelity please visit careers.fidelity.ca.

Mentors and sponsors: How they support your career and where to find them | Episode 7

Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, Abigail Johnson. What do these great investing minds have in common? At one point in their careers they had mentors who guided them along their professional journey, or they were mentors themselves. Host Emily Anonuevo is joined by Najma Pilgrim, Director, Human Resources, and Konnor Stoker, Institutional Service Analyst, to discuss how mentors and sponsors can positively affect your career, the key differences between a mentorship and a sponsorship and how to find and nurture professional relationships within your own network. Fidelity Canada has a long history of campus events - which we haven’t been able to hold lately, due to the pandemic. We hope that these FidelityNext podcasts - and live interactive webcasts - will bridge that gap and provide you with the information we share during typical sessions on campus.