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You may have noticed that Fidelity was recently at the Grace Hopper Celebration in Orlando, Florida. From October 1st through 4th, Fidelity joined the world’s largest gathering of women technologists with over 20,000 in attendance this year. Representing the firm, our Technology, Talent Acquisition, Events and Marketing teams had the opportunity to connect, learn and network with these incredible women aspiring to work in technology. Learn more about the Fidelity associates who attended Grace Hopper here. 

Our booth was more exciting than ever this year. We invited candidates and attendees to snap a 3D video recording—where they could actually practice taking a “Leap” to share with their friends and family on social media. Why a leap? Fidelity is helping women in tech #LeapAhead by offering growth opportunities in our accelerated tech training program, Leap! In addition to creating these custom videos, participants could takeaway cool swag, such as flower pens, tech tacos, lap top stickers and more.   

We were also fortunate to be joined by Fidelity’s CIO and Head of Technology for Personal Investing, Brooke Forbes. Brooke had the opportunity to share dinner with selected Leap candidates and discuss her experiences as a woman working in tech, along with her career path, vision for Fidelity and advice for the aspiring technologists. Hear more about Brooke’s experience at Grace Hopper here. 

By Justin Martell, Social Media Lead, Enterprise Talent Marketing

Fidelity’s CIO and Head of Technology for Personal Investing, Brooke Forbes, has been on-site at the Grace Hopper Celebration in Orlando, FL this week highlighting our tech capabilities and engaging with all the amazing talent there for our Leap program. Fidelity is attending the Celebration along with over 20,000 women technologists. The event has been an exciting opportunity for both Brooke and attendees to connect, learn and network.

“Change is constant at Fidelity. Our ability to move and change with markets and opportunities creates job opportunities, growth, and mobility for our associates. For me, every six months, my portfolio was always changing, people were changing, and new initiatives were coming up. It constantly feels fresh and cutting edge,” Forbes says.

We have been interviewing candidates for our accelerated tech training program, Leap. Those hired into Leap will spend 12-17 weeks fine tuning their technology skills, being immersed in the company and culture. During their time at Leap, participants get to develop relationships with their peers and senior leaders before beginning their full-time role. Brooke had the opportunity to share dinner with selected Leap candidates and discuss her experiences as a woman working in tech, along with her career path, vision for Fidelity and advice for the aspiring technologists.

“It’s one of the most highly valued professions in the market … you have to find what aspect of technology you are most passionate about and master your craft,” Brooke shared with the young group.

Aspiring Fidelity job candidates can meet with the firm in booth #1255 at Grace Hopper through Friday morning.