Global Expansion Team Leader, Private Client Group International Employee at Fisher Investments

Blade William Varian

Global Expansion Team Leader, Private Client Group International

Blade helps expand Fisher’s private client wealth management services to new countries.

“It’s probably no surprise that outside of work one of my favorite things to do is travel, and Fisher’s Paid Time Off offering is a great benefit! It’s especially great because we actually get to use the time off.”
- Blade

What attracted you to work at your company? How did you know it would be a good fit?: Easy answer: Growth! I’m someone who only feels comfortable when I have room to learn and improve myself. I saw a lot of that culture here at Fisher when I first interviewed; every person I met told me they were consistently challenged to grow and develop themselves during their career at the firm. In the 8.5 years since I started at Fisher, I’ve been very thankful for each opportunity I’ve had to improve myself, and there have been many!
What are you responsible for in your current role?: As a Team Leader for Fisher’s Private Client Group International, I am a part of the Global Expansion team and help with planning and managing projects to expand Fisher Investments’ presence overseas. There are many countries around the world where families aren’t yet able to hire Fisher to look over their retirement assets, and my goal is to make sure we establish more businesses internationally to serve these individuals in the future. We’re on a mission here to “Better the Investment Universe,” and I feel lucky to be doing my part!
What are you working on right now that excites or inspires you?: Right now, I spend most of my time guiding my team to help launch our next international private client business. I’m so proud of my team and how quickly they are developing new talents! It’s really motivating to see someone else take on a challenge and succeed beyond expectations, especially when you’ve had a part in coaching them.
What do you value most about your company’s or team’s culture? What sets it apart from other places you’ve worked?: The most exciting part about our team is that we get to introduce an impactful new wealth management service to families in countries where what we do might not really exist. It’s very exciting to create something new, but it also comes with lots of challenges. For example, there are tons of unknowns and uncertainties, and there are no steps to follow. We need to create our own vision and the roadmap to make it a reality! We all challenge and support each other through the ambiguities and then get to celebrate the achievements we have along the way. Plus, the bottom-line impact of our work is that we get to help families plan for a more comfortable retirement! It’s very fulfilling.
What’s one thing you would want a candidate to know about what it’s like to work at your company?: If I’m speaking to someone who’s considering joining Fisher, I make sure they’re motivated by the thought of becoming their best self. They should want to experience new and different things, and be excited to take on the challenges that come with that. If you want to test yourself and fast track your development, this is the right kind of place for you.
How does working at this company allow you to have a work-life balance?: It’s probably no surprise that outside of work one of my favorite things to do is travel, and Fisher’s Paid Time Off offering is a great benefit! It’s especially great because we actually get to use the time off. Just recently, my partner and I spent a week on vacation, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity we had to refresh and recharge. These kinds of work-life balance perks definitely make me happier and help me perform better when I’m in the office.

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