Fisher Investments is Driven By Better for the industry, our clients and our employees. We’re honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian and ranked #8 among Large Companies in Oregon and SW Washington. This is the third year in a row FI has been recognized among The Oregonian’s Top Workplaces! Check out the article here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMYFy
When you're out to better the entire investment universe, you have to surround yourself with people who care. From delivering top-quality service to innovative perspectives on investing, it's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible. After all, they're the ones providing unparalleled service, developing the insights, communicating with clients, and opening doors to prospective clients.
Their devotion to their craft makes this a place where people can make a difference, develop new skills, enjoy lifelong careers and be continually challenged. Year over year, our employees stay with the firm because they have the opportunity to grow and improve. They want to make a difference in an industry that needs different, because they know that better matters.
At Fisher Investments we pride ourselves on building teams of people with unique perspectives, diverse backgrounds, and an appetite for innovation. You don’t have to have a business or finance degree or experience in the investment industry to work here. We’re interested in candidates who want to be a change-maker, work for a purpose-driven business, help us give people a better financial option, and learn, grow, and develop a career.
We're always on the hunt for self-starters making their professional debut. Maybe you're just leaving college and looking for your first job. Or maybe you're striving to get a foot in the door at a company that can offer you a fulfilling work environment. Regardless, you're welcome here. You'll be surrounded by a tight-knit community, including many who have relocated to join the firm.
Professional Level Opportunities
You're at a crossroads in your work life. You've worked hard to establish your expertise in your field, but it's time to find the crucial next step that will keep propelling you onward and upward. At Fisher Investments, we want you to build a lifelong career. Take that hard-earned experience and continue to develop your skills by working for a firm that believes in prioritizing skill development.
Grow Your Career
We encourage our employees to grow their skills and chart their own career paths based on their strengths and interests. All employees have had the opportunity to work in many different departments, and we like to promote from within - in fact, 87% of current managers have been promoted from within. With resources such as internal talent advising and career coaching, employees are empowered to build lifelong careers.
Ongoing Development
The firm offers ongoing training and development courses that cater specifically to our employees and their career paths. In fact, our training program was recently recognized by Training Magazine as a Training Top 125 Organization.
A Collaborative Environment
Fisher Investments believes our success is in our ability to work together. We provide mentorship to all new employees in order to guide them through the onboarding process. 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 of this promotes an interactive, collaborative setting where people are motivated to work at their full potential and gain a wide variety of experience by learning from others.
Our Hiring Philosophy
At Fisher Investments we pride ourselves on building teams of people with unique perspectives, diverse backgrounds, and an appetite for innovation. We look for candidates who embody our culture and hire based on skills and competencies.
Our Interview Process
Our process can differ from group to group, but you will likely experience some variation of one or more phone interviews and an on-site interview. At the end of the process, if we determine that you'd be a collective fit, we'll call you to discuss our offer before sending you a job offer letter. This is an exciting invitation to join us and start growing your Fisher career!
What can I do as a candidate to stand out?
Fisher Investments looks for the following in outside talent: a track record of success, stellar communication abilities, a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn. Fisher rewards employees who embody loyalty, flexibility and a will-do spirit. What is not necessarily needed is prior investment experience. Employees who have a diverse background help us continue our mission to better the investment universe.
At Fisher, we're committed to people. Our employees work hard because our clients deserve it, and we believe in rewarding and supporting our employees every step of the way. Our benefits and perks are provided to make employee’s lives easier. Please note that benefits and perks vary by location. For more information, please reach out to a recruiter.
Fisher Investments Benefits:
*California employees accrue up to 17 days of PTO and 3 days of sick time per year.
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I have been working at Fisher Investments full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Too many times you see top-tier financial firms look to hire individuals that come from a certain type of family pedigree, and strictly those that have gone to Ivy League schools. As a first generation American, my parents didn't understand the American system to help guide me towards my future. Fisher Investments took me in with open arms after I graduated school, and has given me countless opportunities and support; some of the pros I’d like to highlight:
• Company Culture – diversity is heavily promoted, regardless of your ethnicity, educational background, gender, sexual orientation, etc. you’re provided opportunities to be successful and move into a role you desire
• Management Support – management provides support to its employees both inside and outside of Fisher Investments
• Women Empowerment – 3 of the business units at Fisher Investments are led by women (at the very top of the business units)
• Grooming from within – the firm promotes from within
• Employees – the firm genuinely cares about its employees and their well-being which extends beyond the walls of Fisher Investments
• Clients – the firm puts the client first, I’ve worked at banks/insurance companies prior coming to Fisher and they put numbers before their clients, it was a refreshing change that makes me very proud to this day
• Benefits – 50% match on your 401K and medical/dental insurance that covered by the firm in its entirety
• CEO – highly approve of the CEO, his first order was to meet with the majority of the firm to understand pain points and what we can be doing better as a company, which has resulted in various teams working to implement change employees want to see
Cons
• Technology – the tech used in the firm is outdated and slow, which can make certain assignments frustrating at times. I’m glad to see there is a plan that is currently in the works to transform this aspect of the company.
• Hours – One would expect hours to be long, but the flexibility provided at other companies should be considered here. Not that flexible
• Work from home – working from home isn’t really allowed, which would be a great benefit
Application
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Fisher Investments.
Interview
Phone Interview then an onsite for a superday, mostly low stress. The people were fairly friendly - the culture seemed a bit cult-ish with people talking about Ken Fisher like a god
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