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Deadline : Ongoing Salary : Competitive Locations : London As an Audit Trainee, your role is to provide an unbiased analysis of the client’s financial records and test these records in accordance with accounting standards. These accounting standards form an integral part of your studies. Your time will be split between working at client premises, working in the office and studying for your professional exams. You will be focussing on clients within industry & commerce. During your first year, you will support an Audit Senior at client premises.  The senior will assign you work throughout the time you are onsite and will be with you in case you have any questions. As an Audit Trainee, your typical daily duties will include: Checking a client’s financial information, purchase and sales invoices, payroll records, bank balances and statements; Ensure sound knowledge of a client and its industry by researching background information; Develop communication skills and build relationships with key stakeholders; Utilise audit software; Attend client meetings and social activities; Attend in-house technical training as required; Have an awareness of the various services provided by Mazars. Person Specification We are looking for people who bring something special to the firm and who also have some distinctive qualities. We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems. Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills; Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach; Ability to organise and prioritise workload; Produces accurate and timely work; Participates in meetings, providing information and ideas with clarity and persuasiveness; Ability to build relationships; Respects differences in people and values diversity of ideas; Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge; Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development; Professional approach to work and clients i.e. professional appearance, respect for individuals, and ethical conduct.  Academic Requirements Minimum of 112 UCAS points (achieved in the same academic year, from your 3 best A Levels and excluding General Studies).  This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points  here .    Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Please specify on your application if there were extenuating circumstances or exceptional achievements that we should take into account. We also accept equivalent international qualifications. Training Contract & Study Support We will fund for you to study towards the CFAB qualification, followed by the ACA. You will receive a full study package and time off to study and attend college. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training to enable you to progress to management and leadership positions. You will be given a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. Benefits We recognise that benefits are important to you and our aim at Mazars is to give you as much choice as possible and to allow you to benefit from our buying power. We offer core benefits to all employees – holiday, pension, life assurance and income protection insurance. Beyond that we want you to be able to choose benefits that you want, rather than have all benefits chosen for you. As a Mazars employee you also have access to a range of voluntary benefits including a shopping-discount platform, discounted phone contracts, gym memberships and interest free season ticket loans. About Mazars Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organisation, specialising in audit, advisory, accounting and tax services. Operating in over 75 countries, the firm draws on the expertise of 18,000 professionals to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development. Mazars is among the top 10 accountancy firms within the UK with over 140 partners and 1750 staff serving clients from 19 offices. Mazars is a positively different firm. Differentiated by the opportunities we offer our people, our approach to working with clients and our passion for responsible business, we are entrepreneurs with a strong European heritage. We are proud of the single global partnership we have built to serve clients around the world.  

Deadline: Ongoing Salary : Competitive Locations : London As an Audit Trainee, your role is to provide an unbiased analysis of the client’s financial records and test these records in accordance with accounting standards. These accounting standards form an integral part of your studies. Your time will be split between working at client premises, working in the office and studying for your professional exams. You will be focussing on clients within Financial Services, primarily banks and insurance firms. During your first year, you will support an Audit Senior at client premises.  The senior will assign you work throughout the time you are onsite and will be with you in case you have any questions. As an Audit Trainee, your typical daily duties will include: Checking a client’s financial information, purchase and sales invoices, payroll records, bank balances and statements; Ensure sound knowledge of a client and its industry by researching background information; Develop communication skills and build relationships with key stakeholders; Utilise audit software; Attend client meetings and social activities; Attend in-house technical training as required; Have an awareness of the various services provided by Mazars. Person Specification We are looking for people who bring something special to the firm and who also have some distinctive qualities. We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems. Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills; Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach; Ability to organise and prioritise workload; Produces accurate and timely work; Participates in meetings, providing information and ideas with clarity and persuasiveness; Ability to build relationships; Respects differences in people and values diversity of ideas; Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge; Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development; Professional approach to work and clients i.e. professional appearance, respect for individuals, and ethical conduct.    Academic Requirements Minimum of 112 UCAS points (achieved in the same academic year, from your 3 best A Levels and excluding General Studies).  This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points  here .    Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Please specify on your application if there were extenuating circumstances or exceptional achievements that we should take into account. We also accept equivalent international qualifications.   Training Contract & Study Support We will fund for you to study towards the CFAB qualification, followed by the ACA. You will receive a full study package and time off to study and attend college. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training to enable you to progress to management and leadership positions. You will be given a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. Benefits We recognise that benefits are important to you and our aim at Mazars is to give you as much choice as possible and to allow you to benefit from our buying power. We offer core benefits to all employees – holiday, pension, life assurance and income protection insurance. Beyond that we want you to be able to choose benefits that you want, rather than have all benefits chosen for you. As a Mazars employee you also have access to a range of voluntary benefits including a shopping-discount platform, discounted phone contracts, gym memberships and interest free season ticket loans. About Mazars Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organisation, specialising in audit, advisory, accounting and tax services. Operating in over 75 countries, the firm draws on the expertise of 18,000 professionals to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development. Mazars is among the top 10 accountancy firms within the UK with over 140 partners and 1750 staff serving clients from 19 offices. Mazars is a positively different firm. Differentiated by the opportunities we offer our people, our approach to working with clients and our passion for responsible business, we are entrepreneurs with a strong European heritage. We are proud of the single global partnership we have built to serve clients around the world.  

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £20,000 to £30,000 (Uncapped Earning Potential) Location: London Overview: Whether you have previous shipping experience, studied for a maritime qualification or have no prior exposure to shipbroking, we will provide you with the initial development necessary to become a successful broker. You will gain a valuable insight into our core shipping divisions including Tankers, Dry Cargo and Sale and Purchase. Mentoring is central to the programme and you will shadow experienced brokers in each division to ensure that you develop a thorough understanding of various markets.  What we look for: We are not necessarily looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt. We want to hire candidates who also have something unique to offer - like a great personality or a strong set of soft skills.   In fact, we put more emphasis on intangible qualities that are not always easy to specify. Though the specific personality traits that we are looking for are completely subjective, candidates need to demonstrate that they possess the common characteristics of successful shipbrokers. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who have great communication skills and are great team players with an ability to "think on their feet". Drive, initiative and ambition are more important than anything else. Candidates cannot expect to be effective and successful in shipbroking unless they truly believe in the services that we provide. To figure out if candidates possess the soft skills or personality fit that we are looking for, our interview process is designed to bring out the honesty in people. With all of the creative ways that candidates can approach our interview process, we are looking for candidates who can come up with original answers that will impress us. Candidates will need the right mix of research, preparation and honesty. Candidates must steer clear of cliched and disingenuous answers when applying to our programme. For example, candidates should not tell us that they are a workaholic if they actually hate staying past office hours. Honesty is the best policy when it comes to our interview process. Candidates do not have to be experts in shipping. Candidates have a passing moment to make a positive and important impression on us when they apply to our programme.   Our business is all about our clients, period. Everything we do is client focused.  Our clients seek an expert to help them during complex negotiations and transactions. Therefore, it stands to reason that the more you become known for your expertise, the more clients we will want to work with you.   There is no such thing as a typical shipbroker. Shipbroking requires a combination of many skills and qualities. The ability to negotiate effectively is unquestionably a skill that every shipbroker must make every effort to master. Above all, the key to being a shipbroker lies in the ability to learn from others. Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they benefit from being a member of a team where they can learn best practice.   Of course, self-motivation and determination are paramount. This is why we only want to hear from candidates who have the drive to keep going and see things through. 

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £18,000 - £25,000 Location: Nationwide Actuarial Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity as a student at school to get into the workplace without taking a degree. There are many schemes available from actuarial employers, which you can find in our Directory of Actuarial Employers.   There are two schemes that are available for you to chose from – either embarking on an apprenticeship taking the Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification or taking the Fellowship exams. It will be the decision of the company that you apply for to decide what route they decide to take. Both are incredibly beneficial and will take you on your journey to becoming an actuarial professional.   With an apprenticeship you can go from school into a career in finance or business, working for some of the world’s top employers, earning whilst you learn.  So, if you love maths, analytics and data then this could be the career for you.

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £17, 500 - £20,000 Location: Nationwide About Fidelity International Fidelity International provides world class investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers - to help our clients build better futures for themselves and generations to come. As a private company we think generationally and invest for the long term. Helping clients to save for retirement and other long term investing objectives has been at the core of our business for nearly 50 years. Operational Management Fidelity International Operations are on the front line of our external services and ensure the smooth running and delivery of the business. What do we do? Distribution Operations is a global enterprise comprising myriad functions that support the success of the business, including Project Management, Business Analysis, Brokerage and Process Automation to name but a few. UK Customer Operations The UK Customer Operations is responsible for a broad range of operational processes on behalf of the European retail business. The team controls a series of vital operational functions including the automated and manual dealing, pricing of our onshore, offshore and platform fund ranges, transfers, re-registration, client account management and retirement. Retail Pensions Based in Kingswood and India, the Retail Pensions team are responsible for the administration of the Fidelity Retail Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) from an operational perspective. The team handles transfers in/out, annuities, trivial commutations, divorces, deaths and corporate actions. Pensions Operations Pension Operations aims to deliver customer service excellence to Fidelity's institutional and Workplace Investing (WI) customers. Each touch point during the customer's journey is important; from the transitioning of a pension scheme through to the guidance we provide to members at retirement. Operational Development This department project manages Retail Operations, Pension Operations, Client Services and Shared Services in the UK Ireland and India. This includes managing activities such as gathering business requirements, creating / re-engineering processes and procedures, delivering training, completing business contingency planning, introducing operational controls, providing questions and answers for the customer facing teams. Meet the team It’s important to us that every single one of our 7000 employees has a great experience at Fidelity. Here’s what some of the operational management team think of life here. "The ability to learn on the job, whilst achieving a qualification and getting paid was ideal for me. It’s hard to come out of school and immediately know what path you want to take, so it’s important to explore all options in terms of being able to progress your career. Having that work experience for almost two years now has given me that edge that some people of my age haven’t attained yet by going to university." Thomas - Investment Operations Apprentice "I originally went to University for a month and soon realised it wasn’t for me. I then reviewed my options and decided that I would still like to further my education but also work and earn at the same time. I’ve been very happy with my decision as everyone is always willing to help you and the culture at Fidelity isn’t too corporate, and there are always socials with both the other apprentices and my direct colleagues." Katie - Client Operations Apprentice What will I be doing? Over your two year apprenticeship programme, you will be based in either our Kent or Surrey offices, where you’ll not only learn how operations is pivotal in making our organisation work seamlessly, but also build your knowledge of the wider business itself. Within the wider operational management area we have apprenticeships in either in investment operations, retail pensions operations or banking, reconciliation & controls. Investment Operations This team is responsible for identifying and monitoring open and executed orders through the lifecycle of a trade. This will involve ensuring best execution, timely settlement as well as all trade and settlement costs. A key part of the role will be liaison with third party vendors as well as the specialist brokerage team in client services. Retail Pension Operations The retail pension operations department is currently one of the fastest growing areas of the business. The team is responsible for processing the core element of Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) administration including transfers in and out, benefit calculations and payment, death, divorce cases, investment transactions and the day to day management of the SIPP. Banking, Reconciliations & Control (BRC) Banking, Reconciliations & Control (BRC) is responsible for the receipt and payment of monies to / from investors / intermediaries followed by reconciliation of cash and stock positions for Fidelity's European based funds and FundsNetwork (fund supermarket business). In addition, BRC includes the processing of fund distributions, tax & interest accrual processing and various other control related activities for Customer Services. Training You will either be on a level 4 investment operations specialist apprenticeship or a level 3 investment operations technician apprenticeship. At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best training and professional certified courses with the aim of employing you full-time once you have completed your apprenticeship qualification. You will spend one day a week offsite as part of your apprenticeship programme, fully focused on your learning and development. What we look for We want people that are interested in both the industry and the sector but ultimately those that are looking for a career which will reward them in both job satisfaction and development. Career Driven You will be highly driven with the intellectual curiosity for progression. You don’t need to have a numerical or economics related background, but an interest in people, customer satisfaction and problem solving are attributes we admire. Build Networks You will have the ability to build rapport and networks with fellow employees internally and customers externally. Keen Learners We value candidates who still have an interest in learning and who want a career that rewards them financially as well as with job satisfaction. We will invest in your career for the long-term. Academic Standard You will need a minimum of two C’s at A level or equivalent and to have already obtained at least five GCSEs between A*-C, two of which we prefer to be English and Maths. Learning and development Unlike other firms that hire on a volume basis, we take on a select number of apprentices. You will be highly valued here, so your development is heavily invested in from day one. Qualifications Both the investment operations role and the retail pension operations role are on a level 4 investment operations specialist apprenticeship. The banking, reconciliations & control role is on a level 3 investment operations technician apprenticeship. Salary and Benefits We invest a lot of time and resource into our apprentices, ensuring you receive a really strong remuneration package including salary and lifestyle benefits. Apprentices on a level 3 apprenticeship receive a starting annual salary of £17,500 and those on a level 4 apprenticeship receive £20,000 annual salary. All apprentices receive a £500 welcome bonus upon starting as well as a bonus after year one of £1,000 provided that you are on track with your qualification. Level 3: £17,500 salary + £500 welcome bonus + £1,000 end of year one bonus Level 4: £20,000 salary + £500 welcome bonus + £1,000 end of year one bonus

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £17,500 Location: Nationwide About Fidelity International Fidelity International provides world class investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers - to help our clients build better futures for themselves and generations to come. As a private company we think generationally and invest for the long term. Helping clients to save for retirement and other long term investing objectives has been at the core of our business for nearly 50 years. Retirement Services Fidelity is passionate about people and their futures and Retirement Services is at the heart of this. What do we do? Fidelity is passionate about people and retirement services are at the heart of this. We are dedicated to providing our customers with world class service. We help our people grow a diverse range of skills to help them make a difference. Customer service Talking to customers about their retirement means you get to connect with people at all stages in their life; whether building a nest egg for their children, saving for their own future or making the big decision on when to retire and how to do it. There are lots of choices - we can help people understand what they are and get them to where they need to be. Our people We are committed to building the best customer experience. We recognise that starts with you. Client services at Fidelity have been pioneers in developing opportunities for our people to engage, develop and drive their careers. Meet the team The team come from a variety of different backgrounds and have a wealth of experience across many different industries. We work in open plan spaces with an informal dress code to ensure people come to work comfortable. "Throughout the apprenticeship I feel like my confidence has grown as well as the ability to use my initiative. I have been surrounded by some lovely people who take a genuine interest in my development and are always keen to help me grow." Maddison - Client Services Apprentice "I originally went to university for a month and soon realised it wasn’t for me. I then reviewed my options and decided that I would still like to further my education but also work and earn at the same time. I’ve been very happy with my decision as everyone is always willing to help you and the culture at Fidelity isn’t too corporate, and there are always socials with both the other apprentices and my direct colleagues." Katie - Client Operations Apprentice What will I be doing? Over your two year apprenticeship programme, you will be based in either our Surrey or Kent offices, where you’ll not only learn what a key role retirement services play for our customers, but also build your knowledge of the wider business itself alongside completing your apprenticeship training. Induction You can expect a three week classroom induction to the client services department and the retirement team. You will get to know the team and management in a friendly environment. Client services and retirement sit together and they are always available for chats, guidance and support. Customer focused We’re all about our customers; the best way to get started is to get to know them. This means the first six months or so will be focused primarily on speaking to our customers. You will then move around the client services team and get to grips with new skills, including writing letters and investigating queries. You will have time to reflect on your experiences and build case studies with support of your mentor. Training You will be on a level 3 financial services apprenticeship. At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best training and professional certified courses with the aim of employing you full-time once you have completed your apprenticeship qualification. You will spend one day a week offsite as part of your apprenticeship programme, fully focused on your learning and development. Progression From 12 months, you will move in to out of department rotations of approximately two months each. Departments can include product, workplace investing (WI) or retail & pension operations (RPO). You will then put all your experience together to help drive innovation. Every day presents a new challenge and learning environment but with lots of assistance on hand from the entire team, there is always that cushion of support. What we look for We want people that are interested in both the industry and the sector but ultimately those that are looking for a career which will reward them in both job satisfaction and development. During your experience, you will gain important insights and skills which will hold you well for your future career as well as learning from some of the best in the industry. Career Driven You will be highly driven with the intellectual curiosity for progression. You don’t need to have a customer focused or communications related background, but an interest in people, customer satisfaction and problem solving are attributes we admire. Build Networks You will have the ability to build rapport and networks with fellow employees internally and customers externally. Keen Learners We value candidates who still have an interest in learning and who want a career that rewards them financially as well as with job satisfaction. We will invest in your career for the long-term. Academic Standard You will need a minimum of two C’s at A level or equivalent and to have already obtained at least five GCSEs between A*-C, two of which we prefer to be English and Maths. Learning and development Unlike other firms that hire on a volume basis, we take on a select number of apprentices. You will be highly valued here, so your development is heavily invested in from day one. Qualifications The retirement services associate role is on a level 3 financial services apprenticeship. Salary and Benefits We invest a lot of time and resource into our apprentices, ensuring you receive a really strong remuneration package including salary and lifestyle benefits. Apprentices on a Level 3 apprenticeship receive a starting annual salary of £17,500. All apprentices receive a £500 welcome bonus upon starting as well as a bonus after year one of £1,000 provided that they are on track with their qualification.

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £17,500 Location: Nationwide About Fidelity International Fidelity International provides world class investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers - to help our clients build better futures for themselves and generations to come. As a private company we think generationally and invest for the long term. Helping clients to save for retirement and other long term investing objectives has been at the core of our business for nearly 50 years. Our vision is to build the strongest possible customer relationships. What do we do? Our vision is to build the strongest possible customer relationships. Client services are crucial to that vision. Depending on the team you join, you might be handling incoming calls from customers, making outbound customer calls, dealing with complex queries from customers by letter, phone and email, identifying innovations, or supporting new projects and initiatives. UK Phone Teams The role of the department is to provide support and information to customers investing with Fidelity; to assist in resolving their queries; and to actively promote our products and services. Our vision is to build strong customer relationships. UK & India Customer Relations This is a client facing team, dealing with all incoming queries received by email and post as well as those transferred from other areas. The work can include anything from basic information requests and fund performance queries, to Financial Conduct Authority reportable complaints and complex issues. UK & India Support Team These teams provide support in various ways to enable customer facing staff to effectively manage their interactions with their customers. This involves: training and coaching support, call service level management and supporting change from the business to front line staff. Meet the team It’s important to us that every single one of our 7000 employees has a great experience at Fidelity. Here’s what some of the client services team think of life here. "Throughout the apprenticeship I feel like my confidence has grown as well as the ability to use my initiative. I have been surrounded by some lovely people who take a genuine interest in my development and are always keen to help me grow." Maddison - Client Services Apprentice "I originally went to university for a month and soon realised it wasn’t for me. I then reviewed my options and decided that I would still like to further my education but also work and earn at the same time. I’ve been very happy with my decision as everyone is always willing to help you and the culture at Fidelity isn’t too corporate" Katie - Client Operations Apprentice What will I be doing? Over your two year apprenticeship programme, you will be based in either our Surrey or Kent offices, where you’ll not only learn how client services is pivotal in making our organisation work seamlessly, but also build your knowledge of the wider business. Customer Focused The first six months or so will be focused primarily on speaking to our customers. You will then move around the client services team and get to grips with new skills, including writing letters and investigating queries. You will have time to reflect on your experiences and build case studies with support of your mentor. Training You will be on a level 3 financial services apprenticeship. At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best training and professional certified courses with the aim of employing you full-time once you have completed your apprenticeship qualification. You will spend one day a week offsite as part of your apprenticeship programme, fully focused on your learning and development. Academy / Progression When you start with us, you will also be enrolled onto the client services academy. Whilst in the academy, you will receive training on technical software, legals, complaints, consolidation, pensions, new customers and investment trusts over an eighteen month period. This will be in addition to your apprenticeship. What we look for We want people that are interested in both the industry and the sector but ultimately those that are looking for a career which will reward them in both job satisfaction and development. Career Driven You will be highly driven with the intellectual curiosity for progression. You don’t need to have a customer focused or communications related background, but an interest in people, customer satisfaction and problem solving are attributes we admire. Build Networks You will have the ability to build rapport and networks with fellow employees internally and customers externally. Keen Learners We value candidates who still have an interest in learning and who want a career that rewards them financially as well as with job satisfaction. We will invest in your career for the long-term. Academic Standard You will need a minimum of two C’s at A level or equivalent and to have already obtained at least five GCSEs between A*-C, two of which we prefer to be English and Maths. Learning and development You will be highly valued here, so your development is heavily invested in from day one with the aim of preparing you for a career within Fidelity International once your apprenticeship studies are completed. Qualifications The client services apprenticeships are on a level 3 financial services apprenticeship. This will be completed alongside being enrolled on the Fidelity International client services academy. Salary and Benefits We invest a lot of time and resource into our apprentices, ensuring you receive a really strong remuneration package, including salary and lifestyle benefits. Apprentices on a Level 3 apprenticeship receive a starting annual salary of £17,500. All apprentices receive a £500 welcome bonus upon starting as well as a bonus after year one of £1,000 provided that you are on track with your qualification. Application process We like candidates with multiple skillsets, which is why the recruitment process will look to have assessments and questions that will aim to highlight your work ethic, personality and potential. Online application We value the different ways that people think. Don’t tell us what you think we want to hear - it’s not what you choose to write about that matters but how you articulate your thoughts. We will be looking for you to provide your answers via previous examples from school, college, employment, voluntary work or societies, sports or clubs you may have been involved with. You don’t have to do this all in one go – you can save and log in as many times as you want with your username and password. You will need to: - answer three questions to support your application - provide an up-to-date CV Online testing There is one online, deductive reasoning test to complete. The test is focused on your ability to tackle and identify problems or errors in passages of business text. Phone interview If your application is successful, we will ask you to complete a motivation-based telephone interview, lasting approximately 30 minutes. We’ll ask you why this apprenticeship within Fidelity International appeals to you the most, as well as learning more about your interests, background and skills, and how you have previously used these to good effect. Assessment centre The top applicants overall will be invited to the final stage, the assessment centre. During this one day assessment, you will be one of seven other candidates involved in a combination of a group exercise, an in-tray exercise and an interview with the business. Offer Stand out at the assessment centre and we’ll offer you a place on our apprenticeship programme starting in late September 2018. You’ll have two weeks from the day you receive your offer to make a decision. We will assign you a current apprentice as a buddy to help with your decision making. This individual will also be on hand for help, support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship once you start. Are you ready to apply? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so no need to wait until the very last day. If the client services apprenticeship programme is the right one for you, then you can register your interest on the site below and you will be reminded to submit your application between 18th January 2018 and 18th March 2018.

Deadline: March 18th  Salary: £17,500- £20,000 Location: London, Kent & Surrey About Fidelity International Fidelity International provides world class investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers - to help our clients build better futures for themselves and generations to come. As a private company we think generationally and invest for the long term. Helping clients to save for retirement and other long term investing objectives has been at the core of our business for nearly 50 years. Technology The Technology services we provide underpin every area of the global Fidelity business. What do we do? The technology services we provide underpin every area of the global Fidelity business: investment, revenue, operations, compliance, finance, legal, marketing, customer service. Beyond this, we provide day-to-day infrastructure services including data centres, networks, proximity services, security, voice, incident management and remediation. Delivery Support This project delivery function supports the business by managing the delivery of infrastructure elements of change projects, along with the management of end-to-end technology infrastructure projects and their portfolios. Typically this equates to either running or supporting between 210-240 projects. Platform & Storage The 'platform and storage' infrastructure group is responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, support and maintenance of the underlying 'infrastructure' elements of every application and service hosted within Fidelity International.   Technology Infrastructure Services (TIS) TIS are committed to delivering technology infrastructure services to its clients, both internally within Fidelity International and its external, to support them in achieving their business strategies and goals within the context of the overall Fidelity International technology strategy. Responsibility for a range of services covering design, engineering, collaboration technologies and big data, as well as implementation and operational support for infrastructure related to cloud platforms, digital, web and middleware. Service Management The TIS service management team comprises several separate functions that provide centralised services to Technology and the wider business. These services comprise Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Bridge Operations, support and administration of ServiceNow, Service Delivery Management, the Service Desk, Environment Scheduling and Production Acceptance. Meet the team It’s important to us that every single one of our 7000 employees has a great experience at Fidelity. Here’s what some of the Technology team think of life here. "I whole-heartedly believe that the Fidelity apprenticeship is the best way to get your foot into a worldwide company who really value their staff." Ashley - Former Technology Apprentice "The idea of being paid to learn rather than paying to learn was a real incentive to me in choosing the apprenticeship at Fidelity over going to university." David - Technology Apprentice What will I be doing? Over your two year apprenticeship programme, you will be based in one of our three offices in London, Kent or Surrey, where you’ll not only learn how technology makes our organisation work better, but also build your knowledge of the business itself. We have apprenticeship opportunities in technology infrastructure services (TIS) and delivery. Networking You’ll work with colleagues in multiple business areas, as well as those across the wider technology group, and gain a breadth of insight into how we operate as a business while networking with senior managers from day one. Training You will be on either a relevant level 3 or level 4 apprenticeship. At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best training and professional certified courses with the aim of employing you full-time once you have completed your apprenticeship qualification. You will spend one day a week offsite as part of your apprenticeship programme, fully focused on your learning and development. Experience Depending on your role and the team you join, you’ll work with various business teams to understand and document their needs, then liaise with developers and system architects to clearly define those requirements and implement solutions to meet them. You’ll gain a wide range of experience from development to testing, requirements specification to problem resolutions and solution design. What we look for We want people that are interested in both the industry and the sector but ultimately those that are looking for a career which will reward them in both job satisfaction and development. Thirst for Knowledge You will be highly driven with the intellectual curiosity for progression. You don’t need to have an ICT related background, but an interest in computing, systems and engineering would help you adapt quicker. Build Networks You will have the ability to build your network with individuals from a range of business cultures and backgrounds, both internally and externally. Innovative and Inquisitive People with an innovative and inquisitive disposition are those best suited for our apprenticeships as you explore the fusion between existing and new technologies. Academic Standard You will need a minimum of two C’s at A level or equivalent and to have already obtained at least five GCSEs between A*-C, two of which we prefer to be English and Maths. Learning and development Unlike other firms that hire on a volume basis, we take on a select number of apprentices. You will be highly valued here, so your development is heavily invested in from day one. Qualifications You will either be on a level 3 or a level 4 apprenticeship, which will be in either software development, network engineering or project management, dependent upon the business area that you join. Salary and Benefits We invest a lot of time and resource into our apprentices, ensuring you receive a really strong remuneration package including salary and lifestyle benefits. Apprentices on a level 3 apprenticeship receive a starting annual salary of £17,500 and those on a level 4 apprenticeship receive a starting annual salary of £20,000. All apprentices receive a £500 welcome bonus upon starting as well as a bonus after year one of £1,000 provided that they are on track with their qualification. Application process We like candidates with multiple skillsets, which is why the recruitment process will look to have assessments and questions that will aim to highlight your work ethic, personality and potential. Online application We value the different ways that people think. Don’t tell us what you think we want to hear - it’s not what you choose to write about that matters but how you articulate your thoughts. We will be looking for you to provide your answers via previous examples from school, college, employment, voluntary work or societies, sports or clubs you may have been involved with. You don’t have to do this all in one go – you can save and log in as many times as you want with your username and password. You will need to: - answer three questions to support your application - provide an up-to-date CV Online testing There is one online, deductive reasoning test to complete. The test is focused on your ability to tackle and identify problems or errors in passages of business text. Phone interview If your application is successful, we will ask you to complete a motivation-based telephone interview, lasting approximately 30 minutes. We’ll ask you why a technology apprenticeship within Fidelity International appeals to you, as well as learning more about your interests, background and skills, and how you have previously used these to good effect. Assessment centre The top applicants overall will be invited to the final stage, the Assessment Centre. During this one day assessment, you will be one of a number of other candidates involved in a combination of a group exercise, an in-tray exercise and an interview with the business. Offer Stand out at the assessment centre and we’ll offer you a place on our apprenticeship starting in late September 2018. You’ll have two weeks from the day you receive your offer to make a decision. We will assign you a current apprentice as a buddy to help with your decision making. This person will continue to be on hand to support you throughout your apprenticeship at Fidelity. Are you ready to apply? If one of the technology apprenticeship programmes is the right one for you, then you can register your interest on the site below and you will be reminded to submit your application between 18th January 2018 and 18th March 2018.