FidelityNext

On today’s episode we’re diving into Fidelity Canada’s tech career opportunities. Fidelity may be known as a destination for business or finance grads, but tech is a rapidly growing area of the company. Host Emily Anonuevo sits down with Russell Kaunds, VP Infrastructure Services Group, and Michael Desbiens, Director Infrastructure and Support, to learn about their group’s role at Fidelity, open p...

We’re bringing you a special episode of FidelityNext today, welcoming back Jessie Sarafian, host of our "Invested in Wellness" podcast and live webcast series. The start of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on your future aspirations and goals for the year. Today Jessie will lead us through a manifestation meditation to clear our minds and prepare for the year ahead. For more from Jessie, sub...

If you’re considering starting your career with Fidelity, today’s episode is for you. On today’s show we’re joined by two members of Fidelity Canada’s sales team – Patrick Farkas and Jamie Ethier, who are both based out of our Vancouver office. Patrick is the Manager Regional Sales, and Jamie is a Business Development Manager Senior. They join host Nicole Correale to share their specific job respo...

In today's podcast you can hear directly from Fidelity’s own co-op students on how to succeed in your co-op role. These returning co-op students will share their backgrounds and experience working at Fidelity, as well as elaborating on the qualities and skills required to make the most of your co-op experience. Leading the discussion is Eric Wood, recent Toronto Metropolitan University grad who ha...

Are you interested in landing a co-op or internship at Fidelity? Join us for a special panel discussion featuring four returning Fidelity co-op students as they share their experiences working at Fidelity and offer advice you can act on to stand out during the application process. Leading the discussion is Crawford Stricker, recent grad of Dalhousie University. Crawford is joined by Alexandra Will...

Today we’re welcoming back Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s Invested in Wellness podcast and live webcast to take us through some hands and wrist stretching exercises. As we sit for long periods of time typing at our desks, our hands and wrists can get tired, numb, and cause pain. These sensations can lead up our arm and to our neck which will cause more strain on the body. Join Jessie a...

It’s that time of year again. Back to school and back to commuting. Whether you are on campus, off campus, walking, cycling, taking public transit or driving, you probably have some type of commute to get to class. Today we’re teaming up with Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s Invested in Wellness podcast and live webcast, to demonstrate an effective and relaxing meditation you can do whil...

Today we welcome Nic Bellemare, equity research analyst. At Fidelity Canada, the equity research analysts focus on specific sectors, providing research and analysis to portfolio managers. Nic provides a breakdown on asset classes, noting how different asset classes offer varying risk and return opportunities. Nic explains what to consider when comparing investment opportunities, and how you could...

What are the skills and habits required of future business leaders and how can you acquire them? That’s what we’ll explore today with host Quinn Flaherty welcoming Michelle Cooper, Sales Development Consultant, and Monica Flores, Learning Solutions Consultant. Michelle, Monica, and Quinn will unpack the habits and characteristics of successful business leaders, what are the business skills most in...

As Canadians make the transition to both online and in-person business activities, how can students like you make meaningful professional connections? Joining host Quinn Flaherty today is Fidelity’s Komal Sharma and Laura Mustard for an informative conversation on how you can build your professional network from anywhere. FidelityNext is both a podcast and live webcast series, with more live webca...

With new trends, new products and new needs from clients, a career in sales can be an interesting and dynamic experience. This career path is not spoken about a lot when students are in university, and in particular, not to young women in university. On today’s FidelityNext podcast, we feature a panel of Fidelity employees who believe that sales is a great career opportunity for women and wanted t...

Today’s podcast features a very interesting topic: What is your investing personality? When it comes to money, everyone’s different. But whether you’re cautious or comfortable with risk, a complete novice, or a seasoned investor, the important thing is to know yourself and your goals, and empower yourself with investing knowledge. Michelle Munro, Director, Tax and Retirement Research, and Etienne...

In this episode of FidelityNext, we continue the same theme as the previous episode that featured an executive woman's panel. We’re pleased to present a panel of Fidelity Canada female leaders, who share their career insights and advice. Host Quinn Flaherty is joined by Michelle Munro, Director, Tax and Retirement Research, Alana Mangold, Director, Finance and Corporate Accounting, and Julianna Ma...

Today we’re delighted to bring you a special episode for International Women’s Day. Diana Godfrey, SVP, Human Resources, hosts an executive women’s panel of six very prestigious senior leaders who represent different areas at Fidelity Investments Canada. The panel includes Paige Wadden, CCO & VP Risk Oversight, Kelly Creelman, SVP Products, Reetu Kumra, Analyst & Portfolio Manager, Mengting Li, Ma...

Did you know Fidelity welcomed over 140 co-op students and recent graduates in 2021, offering roles from marketing to sales and investment management? Hear directly from previous and current students about their experiences working at Fidelity, and the opportunities in 2022 and beyond. Fidelity Canada has a long history of hosting sessions on University campuses to meet you and offer information s...

Happy 2022, and welcome to the first FidelityNext podcast of the year. FidelityNext is brought to you by Fidelity Investments Canada, and we have a long history hosting and participating in events for students on campuses. 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 informati...

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...

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...

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...

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 responsibiliti...

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 a...

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 lesson...

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 develop...

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...

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 naviga...