Fidelity International
3 active apprenticeships · Official website
About
Fidelity International is a global investment-management business. Its two-year UK and Ireland apprenticeship programme places apprentices in business teams while they complete a higher apprenticeship, industry-recognised qualifications and a structured development programme.
Sector
Investment management and financial services
Employees
Approximately 2,500 people across Fidelity International's three main UK offices, as stated on the apprenticeship page.
Fidelity International Apprenticeships
Level
A higher-level apprenticeship with an accredited, industry-recognised certification
Typical salary
Competitive and stated in the live vacancy; no stable programme-wide figure was confirmed
Standard
Varies by business team and must be confirmed in the live role
Application tips
Start with the live Fidelity International vacancy, not an old profile. Confirm the exact duties, location, qualification, eligibility rules and closing arrangements for the pathway you intend to apply to: Investment and operations; Technology; Customer operations; Distribution; Central functions and other business teams.
Prepare before the expected recruitment point. Current research indicates: Candidates interested in 2026 or later programmes can register interest; live vacancies set the actual opening and deadline. Employers may close individual roles early once they have enough suitable applications.
Prepare specifically for the published selection process: Short online application with an up-to-date CV, followed by assessments combining technical, commercial and motivational activities and a case study, then an assessment centre and offer. Use official practice material where available, complete assessments independently and request reasonable adjustments before starting timed stages.
Build concise STAR examples that demonstrate the behaviours reflected in Fidelity International's culture: Fidelity looks for curiosity, communication, self-motivation, relationship building and a genuine interest in financial services. Applicants do not need a finance subject background, but should show why the industry and chosen team interest them. Show the situation, your personal action, the result and what you learned.
Tailor your commercial or technical preparation to the route. Understand what Fidelity International does, who its customers, clients or users are, and how the target team contributes. Avoid a generic answer that could be sent to any employer.
Do not guess missing information. The current entry position is: For UK apprenticeships Fidelity states a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9–4 including Maths and English, plus three A-levels or equivalent, with additional role-specific requirements. It also states a minimum three years' UK residency and work permission covering the programme. Re-check the live vacancy for salary, grades, right-to-work and residency rules, start date, study provider and apprenticeship standard immediately before publishing or applying.
Culture
Fidelity looks for curiosity, communication, self-motivation, relationship building and a genuine interest in financial services. Applicants do not need a finance subject background, but should show why the industry and chosen team interest them.
Frequently asked questions
What apprenticeships does Fidelity International offer?
The researched employer offer is described as Fidelity International Apprenticeships. Relevant pathways include Investment and operations; Technology; Customer operations; Distribution; Central functions and other business teams. Availability changes by intake, so only roles on the live careers site should be treated as open.
Where are Fidelity International apprenticeships based?
London; Lower Kingswood in Surrey; Dublin for Irish routes. Not every pathway is available in every location, and hybrid working does not remove residency, travel or site-attendance requirements stated in the vacancy.
How long does the programme last and what qualification will I gain?
Typical duration: Two years. Qualification: A higher-level apprenticeship with an accredited, industry-recognised certification. The apprenticeship standard is: Varies by business team and must be confirmed in the live role
When do applications for Fidelity International open?
Candidates interested in 2026 or later programmes can register interest; live vacancies set the actual opening and deadline. Applications can close before a nominal deadline, so candidates should prepare documents and assessment access in advance.
What are the entry requirements?
For UK apprenticeships Fidelity states a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9–4 including Maths and English, plus three A-levels or equivalent, with additional role-specific requirements. It also states a minimum three years' UK residency and work permission covering the programme. Applicants should also check age, residency, prior-learning, right-to-work, security-vetting and subject-specific rules in the exact vacancy.
What salary does Fidelity International pay apprentices?
Competitive and stated in the live vacancy; no stable programme-wide figure was confirmed. Where no stable figure is published, use the current vacancy rather than estimates from previous cohorts or third-party forums.
What does the application process involve?
Short online application with an up-to-date CV, followed by assessments combining technical, commercial and motivational activities and a case study, then an assessment centre and offer. Exact stages, pass marks and sequencing can change by programme, and applicants should not use leaked assessment material or submit responses produced by another person.