Fisher Investments Plans Continued Washington Hiring

WOODSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fisher Investments plans to continue hiring in its Vancouver, Washington office throughout the spring and summer months of 2011. Of the firm’s 1000+ employees, approximately 350 are based in its Vancouver offices, with most of the remaining staff working from the offices and current headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area.

“Our goal is to take new employees and give them the experiences and resources to build a depth and breadth of different skill sets, allowing for true lifelong careers at our firm.”

Fisher Investments is searching for talented individuals for both associate-level and Investment Counselor roles. For those just beginning or early into their careers, the associate role can be an ideal starting place. Typically located in Sales, Client Services, Research, or Investment Operations, these positions offer immediate hands-on experience, broad exposure to the firm’s business, and extensive initial and ongoing training. For candidates with a history of success in financial services, the Investment Counselor role offers the opportunity to manage relationships with the firm’s high net worth clients, serving as a liaison between these clients and the Investment Policy Committee, which oversees all investment strategies for Fisher Investments. In either role, continuous on-the-job mentoring and education provide the chance to excel from day one.

Co-President Steve Triplett said, “Our Vancouver office is a critical part of our organization, and we expect a continued need for talented individuals. Spring is often a key hiring period for us because of upcoming graduations at various universities throughout the Pacific Northwest.” He continued, “Our goal is to take new employees and give them the experiences and resources to build a depth and breadth of different skill sets, allowing for true lifelong careers at our firm.”

For over 30 years, Fisher Investments has conducted unique market research and delivered customizable portfolio solutions to its clients. Headquartered in Northern California, Fisher Investments offers unique opportunities for employees to expand their knowledge of portfolio management and the research behind it. Those looking for a place to learn about the investment management industry and capital markets research should include Fisher Investments in their job search.

The open work environment at Fisher Investments encourages employees to work collaboratively and learn from each other. The company’s culture derives from its origins as a small boutique investment firm, and the organization has grown tremendously because of a sustained focus on creating an environment where exceptional people can develop successful and lasting careers in financial services. Moreover, employees are entrusted with a high level of responsibility, given the necessary resources for success, and recognized and rewarded for those successes.

Students and other interested candidates should apply directly through the Fisher Investments careers website.

About Fisher Investments

Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments is an independent, privately-owned money management firm overseeing more than $43 billion (as of 3/31/11) across two principal business units, Fisher Investments Institutional Group and Fisher Investments Private Client Group. Together, these groups serve a global client base of diverse investors, including over 100 large institutions and over 20,000 high net worth individuals. Founder and CEO Ken Fisher has written the Forbes "Portfolio Strategy" column for 26 years, has written 7 books on investing and personal finance (4 of which are bestsellers), and was recently named by Investment Advisor magazine as one of the 30 most influential industry individuals in the last 30 years (Thirty for Thirty, May 2010). For more information visit http://www.fisherinvestments.com or http://www.fishercareers.com.