John - Senior Manager

Q: What was your background prior to joining Fidelity?

Information Technology & Telecommunications graduate, University of Limerick. Joined Fidelity after graduating from UL.

Q: How long have you been with Fidelity?

Over 10 years - the first 5 of those working for Fidelity in Boston.

Q: What made you choose to work with Fidelity?

The sheer size and number of opportunities in the company.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?

The challenges - it is a very complex environment with different challenges everyday.

Q: What words would you use to describe your colleagues?

Filled with integrity, a great team to work with.

Q: What type of person can be successful in Fidelity?

Someone who looks for and enjoys a challenge. Also, a person who is open to change.

Q: How has Fidelity supported your Learning & Development?

Through training and by providing me with the opportunities to help me develop. This coupled with the appropriate support structure in place to give the best chance of success.

Q: What else can you tell us about ‘life’ at Fidelity?

Fidelity is a huge company, and with this there are excellent opportunities. They have the ability to use the best technologies and are on the leading edge of innovation.

Q: Do you have any advice for prospective employees?

Show enthusiasm – lots of it!