Fidelity Technology Governance Apprenticeship Programme - September 2026
Title: Technology Governance Apprentice
Department: Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)
Location: Kingswood, Surrey
Reports To: FinOps Lead
Job Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £24,750 per year with an initial £500 sign-on bonus
Apprenticeship: Level 4 Data Analysis
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Introduction:
At Fidelity International, we see our apprentices as a vital part of our business. We’ll give you the support and training you need to succeed, whilst gaining a qualification. In return, you’ll help us deliver world class services and become highly knowledgeable about our business.
It’s a technological world - our clients want to engage with us using creative websites, great apps and through a first-class customer service team, all supported by best-in-class technology solutions that keep their data secure. At Fidelity, we pride ourselves on being a technology-powered organisation where technology is at the heart of everything we do.
We value a diverse workforce that drives different opinions and great ideas, leading to innovation, creativity and measured risk taking. If you are passionate about delivering change in a technological world. Feeling inspired to start your journey with us? Then take your first step by applying at: careers.fidelityinternational.com
Our department:
Our expert Technology team empower our people and support our progress all around the world. They develop the applications and infrastructure that underpin everything from trading and operations to compliance and customer service. And they’re always searching for new and better ideas. Enterprise Engineering operates to eradicate friction for the thousands of developers that engineer within the organisation today. Through a mix of modern progressive platforms, enablement teams accelerating our consumers and overseeing governance ensuring we are resilient as an organization & we provide the full end-to-end ecosystem required to be successful.
What you’ll be doing:
Join us as an Engineering Governance Apprentice within the Governance Team, where you'll gain hands-on experience and learn about managing cloud budgets and financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an eager person looking to start a career in engineering governance and financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in Budget Management: Support the team in tracking and reporting cloud costs & usage, analysing variances & anomalies in spend.
- Learn Financial Governance: Work alongside experienced colleagues to understand financial governance and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Develop communication skills by interacting with cloud vendors and account owners, helping to build relationships and facilitate collaboration.
- Participate in FinOps Activities: Learn about FinOps practices and actively contribute to initiatives that improve cloud financial operational processes.
- Support Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing reports, gaining insights into financial planning and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to Workload Optimisation: Help review and propose ways to optimise workloads, using informed data to identify potential savings.
- Develop Tools and Processes: Collaborate on creating guides and tools that support operational processes, such as automated decision trees.
- Learn about AI and FinOps: Explore the integration of AI tools in FinOps practices, supporting innovative approaches to financial management.
- Assist in Tool Transition: Support the transition to new cloud management tools, gaining understanding of the current technology landscape.
- Promote Cost Efficiency: Get involved in efforts to embed standard builds that enhance cost efficiencies across operations.
What we look for:
t’s who you are that matters here, rather than what you studied.
We look for Apprentices who are analytical, eager to learn and ready to take on a challenge. A genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn about technology is vital, as is a lively interest in our work and our industry. Creative thinking and the ability to build and develop relationships with colleagues is important too.
Students who are successful in securing an apprenticeship with us may have:
- Enthusiasm for cloud technology and financial management.
- Interest in data & interpreting information
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
- Basic understanding of financial concepts is a plus.
- Interest in technology and innovation.
We welcome applications from students from all educational backgrounds. If you’re inquisitive and ambitious, an apprenticeship at Fidelity could be a great opportunity for you.
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to:
- Have achieved GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or 4-9)
- Expecting to achieve 96 UCAS points at A Level or equivalent
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
- Have lived in the UK for 3+ years
- Be available to join us in September 2026
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.
As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.
Training and Development
Over your two-year apprenticeship programme, you will be based predominantly in our Surrey offices, where you’ll not only learn how our Governance team contributes to making our organisation work seamlessly, but also build your knowledge of the wider business.
You’ll start your apprenticeship with a mini induction during which we’ll introduce you to investment management and how it fits into the City. After that, there are many more ways to develop your skills as your apprenticeship progresses.
At every stage, your development will be underpinned by the best apprenticeship training and professional certified courses.
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.
Social and networking events will help you get to know our people and culture. All the while you’ll be learning on the job, working to clear goals and understanding your own potential.
Future Opportunities
During your time with us you’ll get to learn even more about what you enjoy, what you’re great at, and how to develop the career path that’s perfect for you. Our apprenticeship programmes may even lead to full-time opportunities, if that’s what you’re looking for.
How to Apply
Feeling inspired to start your journey with us? Then take your first step by applying at: careers.fidelityinternational.com
Our application window closes on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 23:55 GMT.
Please note that there are 3 online assessments which you’ll need to complete by the time the window closes. They take around 40 minutes to complete, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
All assessment centres are expected to take place March and April 2026. However, we process applications on a rolling basis, and therefore an early application is advised.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we are a disability-friendly company. As such, we will welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.
For any enquiries regarding your application, you can contact us at earlycareersatfidelity@fil.com. Please note this mailbox is not monitored on weekends or public holidays.
About Fidelity International
Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.4 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures.
Our people are passionate, engaged, smart and curious, and we give them the independence and the confidence to make a difference. While we take pride in the excellence of our investment solutions and client service, we know we can always do better. We are honest, respectful and make tough calls, challenging the status quo to achieve better outcomes through innovation. Above all else, we always put our clients first.
We know that having a diverse range of employees and an inclusive environment where people can be themselves leads to better business and Fidelity is about creating a culture where people’s differences are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated.
Our Values
All our people must be able to demonstrate affinity with the Fidelity core values:
Integrity – Doing the right thing, every time and putting the client first
Trust – Empowering each other to take the initiative and make good decisions
Our Behaviours
All our people must be able to operate in accordance with our behaviours:
Brave - Challenging the status quo, being accountable and speaking up
Bold - Acting with conviction, encouraging diverse thinking and keeping things simple
Curious - Learning to do new things in better ways and encouraging fresh thinking
Compassionate - Having empathy, caring for colleagues, clients & community
