Speaker Shekarchi, Fidelity Investments Announce 500 New Jobs Coming to Rhode Island
Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick), Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and Governor Dan McKee announced that Fidelity Investments will create 500 new jobs at their Smithfield, Rhode Island campus over the next few quarters. The 500 new jobs will be part of a new Regional Center for Fidelity’s Personal Investing business.
“Fidelity has been a tremendous partner with the state of Rhode Island, providing thousands of good-paying jobs for our residents. I am extremely pleased with today’s announcement, which expands opportunities for Rhode Islanders as the workforce recovers from the challenges of the pandemic. It shows that our state is a great place to grow and expand a business, and I appreciate Fidelity’s continued investment here,” said Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi.
“Fidelity Investments is excited to grow our footprint and expand our existing regional site in Rhode Island,” said Mark Barlow, senior vice president of Personal Investing at Fidelity Investments. “We’re increasing the number of client-facing associates to support not only unprecedented customer growth and engagement, but also our associates who work hard every day to help our clients. Expanding in Rhode Island gives us access to a talented and educated workforce in the Ocean State to fill these positions that are new to this market for us.”
Fidelity Investments currently employs 3,200 people in Rhode Island. The company will begin hiring 500 additional staff immediately and over the next few quarters. Candidates do not need to be a licensed financial professional to be hired. The company is seeking candidates with strong customer-service skills, including those working in industries like hospitality and retail that may have been hit hardest by the pandemic. Rhode Islanders interested in applying for these positions, which include entry-level as well as leadership roles, should visit fidelitycareers.com.