Fidelity Investments reviews

Fidelity has a culture of junior high bullying. Associates will defame a colleague and lie in order to elevate themselves, and HR will support these Associates in order to protect the firm. This firm is not interested in retaining the best and the brightest but rather sacrifices them to the childish antics of those who are threatened by the more competent employees. The work environment is hostile.

When it comes to advancement at Fidelity the mantra is, "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO". Your skills and experience mean very little when it comes to advancement. To get ahead you just need to be friends with the right people. It matter more who you play golf or poker with than what your experience or expertise is. And it's starting to show in the quality of the firm. As is the compartmentalization of duties and leaving major decisions to each units management team with very little oversight. This has created a few sandbox bullies who have been allowed to run roughshod over their particular departments without any ramifications. So weigh your options carefully if you're looking at applying at Fidelity.