Fidelity International Investment Managers : Sunil Kamath
Sunil Kamath
Role: Assistant Manager
University Attended: University of Kent
Degree: BBA (Hons) Business Administration with a Year in Industry;
What is your role?
After 2 years on the Business Operations graduate programme, I had to think about where I would like to be permanently placed. I decided that the Investment side of the business was where I really wanted to be, and 10 months ago I started in the Initiatives Team supporting the Investment Management Group. My current role is quite broad and essentially involves working on any kind of investment related projects ranging from product launches or restructures to process improvements.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing about my role is definitely the variety. Each project is completely different to the previous one and it provides a great opportunity to learn a huge amount on a daily basis. The nature of the role also means that I interact with a diverse group of individuals on a regular basis ranging from operational team members to senior management and portfolio managers.
What is the most challenging thing about your job?
Having to try and get your head around some complex investment related topics can initially be daunting. However, as the nature of my role allows me to develop relationships across a broad range of teams, I always have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts from these teams who are always willing to lend a hand. The friendly nature of the work environment is invaluable.
What are the typical education requirements?
The prerequisite generally is a degree. Fidelity also encourages you to complete some foundation level qualifications soon after you join. I've completed the IAQ and IMC, both of which have provided me with a solid grounding to the industry.
How relevant is your education for the role?
The broad nature of my degree certainly provided me with a solid foundation to the world of business and allowed me to develop my analytical, time management and communication skills. On the other hand, the finance modules I undertook gave me the opportunity to learn about investment concepts which I apply in practice on a regular basis as part of my role.
Any advice for graduates looking at a career in investment operations?
Obviously an interest in financial topics is crucial. Additionally, I'd say you need to be able to demonstrate a number of skills. You need to have an eagerness to learn, the ability to forge strong relationships, as well the capability to prioritise work in order to achieve some tight deadlines. Above all however, you need to be a self starter and highly enthusiastic.
What is your favourite perk?
The subsidised canteen at two of our offices is certainly a good perk. The quality of food for the prices certainly represents excellent value for money!
Sanil's Experience
Location (city): London
Department/Division: Investment Management Projects
Number of years at firm: 3
Number of years in current role: 10 months
Fidelity First Round Interview
Posted 11 January 2010 - 9:07pm by ZB
Hey guys,
I have an interview with Fidelity for Operations Management Graduate Programme. Does anyone have any experience at the first round stage or any stages with Fidelity? this is my first interview with an investment manager, so not sure what to expect.
Many thanks
Fidelity
Posted 10 November 2009 - 6:45pm by tr226
Anyone heard back from Fidelity ho was applying for the investment grad scheme? applications are now closed and on the website it says interviews are in November/December so just wondering if I am the only one who hasn't heard anything?
Fidelity First round interview
Posted 27 December 2008 - 8:46pm by briandp
Is anyone going to do or has done interviews with Fidelity? I checked the forum. There is not much information about this firm.
Fidelity International
Fidelity International manages more than $275 billion for private and institutional investors all around the world. The firm is the UK’s largest mutual fund manager.
Fidelity International was established in Bermuda.
