About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 18 July 2026

Job Description

                                                                                                                     

Title                 Investment Director, Fixed Income

Department      Fixed Income Investment Directing

Location          Cannon Street, London

Reports To       Head of European Fixed Income Investment Directing

Level                8

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together – and supporting each other – all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

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.

About your team

The Investment Directing function is part of Fidelity International’s Asset Management division, reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management. The function works in close partnership with investment teams and distribution colleagues to represent Fidelity’s investment capabilities, support commercial priorities, and help deliver strong client outcomes.

The Fixed Income Investment Directing team supports the development and growth of Fidelity’s Fixed Income business by helping to commercialise the firm’s investment capabilities. The team represents the fixed income group to prospective and existing clients, reports on portfolios, promotes thought leadership, contributes to the development of new capabilities in response to investor demand, and produces marketing materials to support sales activity. The team brings together strong bond market expertise, deep and evolving knowledge of portfolio strategies, and the ability to communicate these effectively across a range of channels, including direct client engagement where appropriate.

Fidelity International’s Fixed Income team manages in excess of US$106 billion in fixed income portfolios on behalf of institutional, wholesale and retail clients globally, as at 31 May 2026. It operates as a globally integrated team, with close collaboration across its European, Asian and Canadian hubs.

About your role

This position will be situated in Fidelity’s Fixed Income Investment Directing team, reporting to the Head of European Fixed Income Investment Directing, based in London.

Core activities

• Act as an Investment Director within Fidelity’s Fixed Income Investment Directing team, with a primary focus on UK market engagement across investment process, strategy updates, product developments, client pitches, client servicing, due diligence and RFPs.
• Serve as a proxy for Portfolio Managers in client-facing activity, representing investment capabilities clearly and credibly across a range of client, consultant and internal forums.
• Partner with investment teams, distribution and other internal stakeholders to drive business acquisition, retention, business defence and broader opportunity development.
• Lead client engagement across prospecting, pitch meetings, finals presentations, regular review meetings and more complex servicing discussions.
• Take ownership of more complex client questions, drawing on the broader investment, product and distribution network to provide high-quality responses.
• Lead the development and refinement of marketing and client materials, with a focus on clarity, consistency and commercial impact.
• Help shape franchise strategy, product development discussions and marketing initiatives to strengthen positioning and messaging.
• Represent the client voice in internal forums, communicating client needs, feedback, market insights and competitor intelligence to investment teams and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader Fixed Income Investment Directing initiatives and team priorities, including work beyond immediate capability responsibilities where required.

About you

With a strong background in financial markets and our industry, significant investment experience, and a proven ability to deliver on client needs, you will be able to demonstrate the following core skills and competencies:  

Commercial acumen

• Deep understanding of the commercial positioning of an investment capability and its role within broader client portfolios.
• Ability to translate client needs into a clear, compelling sales proposition for relevant investment capabilities.
• Strong ability to represent investment strategies in pitch meetings, finals presentations and other high-impact client engagements.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial markets, distribution channels, client segments, and market trends.
• Strong awareness of Fidelity’s broader business priorities and the commercial context in which the team operates.
• Ability to assess opportunities, risks and trade-offs, including the quality of business, business at risk, resource requirements and the opportunity cost associated with new business decisions.
• Ability to identify evolving client demand and contribute meaningfully to discussions on opportunity development, product positioning and competitive dynamics.
• Ability to think beyond individual strategies or areas of coverage, contributing to broader business planning and franchise development where required.
• Deep understanding of the relevant competitor landscape.

Influence and judgement

• Ability to communicate investment strategies clearly, confidently and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to build and manage senior relationships across investment teams, distribution and other stakeholders.
• Ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups, including where priorities differ or conflicts arise.
• Ability to operate effectively through ambiguity, using sound judgement to make decisions and prioritise activity.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and independent decision-making across all elements of the role.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and deploy time, resources and messaging in support of business objectives.
• Strong professionalism, credibility and resilience, with the ability to operate with a high degree of independence.

Technical and analytical

• Extensive investment experience within fixed income, ideally including experience of UK client needs, market dynamics and investment solutions.
• Ability to operate across a range of markets, clients and business needs, with flexibility to shift focus as required.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, investment process, performance drivers and market context.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex investment topics clearly and commercially.
• Ability to use data, analytics and market insight to support client engagement and commercial decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deliverables effectively.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

As an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work. This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual Conduct Rules (COCON) apply to it, along with any other regulation. We provide training on COCON and how it affects our employees. More information about COCON can be found in the Employment Handbook.