
Wellington Management is a great place to have a long-term career. I am British and before I joined Wellington, I worked for large American firms in London and then ran an independent investment boutique in Chicago. Managing a territory for Wellington Management from our Chicago office is like the marriage of both environments. It's like running your own business but with the tremendous resources, teamwork and backing of a premier firm.
Wellington Management is an elite firm without being elitist. We are collegial and we're competitive, but not with each other. Everyone is vested in the success of their colleagues. When you have an idea or solution for a client, you seek a wider audience because you know your colleagues will add valuable new dimensions to your thinking.
The company is focused on equipping its people to succeed. Here, I get support, autonomy and trust, rather than short-term sales targets. This is a great place to work if you love investments — you'll find a constant and diverse stream of new ideas, products and strategies.
This might sound like I'm exaggerating, but I have never enjoyed my career as I do now. It's as though everything I did prior to joining Wellington was preparing me to work here.