Fisher Investments Overview

Fisher Investments is an independent, privately-owned money management firm overseeing more than $35 billion (as of 11/15/10) across two principal business units, Fisher Investments Institutional Group and Fisher Investments Private Client Group. Together, these groups serve a global client base of diverse investors including 100 large institutions made up of corporate, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, insurance companies, healthcare organizations, governments and over 20,000 high net worth individuals.

Our Investment Policy Committee has over 100 years combined industry experience and makes all strategic investment decisions, supported by a 50+ person in-house research staff. Founder and CEO Ken Fisher has written the Forbes Portfolio Strategy column for 26 years, has written 7 books on investing and personal finance, 4 of which are bestsellers, was recently named by Investment Advisor as one of the 30 most influential industry individuals in the last 30 years, and is globally recognized as an investment guru. 

The firm is headquartered in Woodside, California with additional offices in the San Francisco and Portland metro areas. Internationally, Fisher Investments’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Fisher Investments UK, markets the firm’s services to investors in the UK and its joint-venture affiliate, Grüner Fisher Investments GmbH, serves investors in Germany.

Whether you are new to the business or have a history of success, you will find an array of career opportunities at Fisher Investments. We are committed to helping employees build lasting careers and offer extensive training and the opportunity to move vertically or laterally. Your own determination and accomplishments will define your career path.

Just starting out? Fisher Investments’ associate positions in a variety of departments, including Sales, Client Services, Research and Investment Operations, offer a launch pad for a financial services career with immediate hands-on experience, broad exposure to the business, extensive training, mentoring and ongoing education. You will have exposure to many different areas of the firm with the ability to interact with different levels of management, even at this associate level. You will be given the opportunity to excel from day one.

Seasoned professional? Continue your financial services career at Fisher Investments. We offer a variety of opportunities in Client Services and Sales where you’ll work with a high caliber team of professionals to provide top-notch service to current and prospective clients. Or work in IT where you’ll have hands-on involvement in many exciting projects that support the firm’s marketing, trading, and other activities.

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We want people to build lifelong careers at Fisher Investments. Therefore, we promote a challenging, results-oriented environment where employees are given the tools to succeed and rewarded when they do. We seek to continually innovate, encouraging employees to share and test new ideas – both big and small. Everybody is given an opportunity to make a difference. 

Fisher Investments believes in a meritocracy where employees are rewarded based on contributions and performance. We also believe in an open, team-oriented environment—there are no offices or cubicles, employees are grouped into teams, and the management structure is relatively flat. All this promotes an interactive, collaborative setting where people are motivated to work at their full potential, and exceptional people can stand out.

One of Fisher Investments’ greatest assets is its employees. Therefore, we have a commitment to education, training and ongoing development at all levels. We also offer the opportunity for employees to take on new, challenging opportunities throughout different areas of the firm, based on their performance. This enables employees to expand skills, contribute at the highest possible level, and ultimately build a rewarding career path.

Fisher Investments offers a competitive compensation package including the following:

·        Full Medical Benefits

·        Dental/Vision Plan

·        401k Benefits with Company Match

·        Generous Paid-Time-Off, including Holidays

·        Opportunities for Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

·        Ability to maintain an HSA Account or establish one with Company Match

·        Other Optional Employee Services, such as discount plans

·        Employee Referral Program