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Fidelity Investments

Risk Director

Boston, MA

Job Description:

The Team:

Asset Management Risk, part of Fidelity's Legal, Compliance and Risk organization (LRC) and aligned with Asset Management's Compliance Risk and Business Operations Group (CRBO), provides direction to management and business units by proactively identifying and monitoring risks to protect the interests of the firm, clients, and associates. To execute this goal, Asset Management Risk is responsible for identifying, analyzing, aggregating, and reporting on significant and emerging risks to assist management in improving their controls and processes.

The Position

The Asset Management Risk Director supports general risk oversight for the Equity, High Income, Fixed Income, QRI, FAMS and SAI investment teams. There will be a strong focus on Alternative Product readiness, including Private Credit and Real Assets. This role will analyze data and controls to identify and measure risks, perform targeted data-driven risk assessments, and use data visualization tools to develop executive level risk management reporting. To successfully execute these responsibilities, the candidate will have experience managing projects and using influencing skills to achieve goals. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment and passion for risk management and will be a critical thinker with strong analytical skills who is able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work. This role requires someone who is hard working, results oriented and eager to learn.

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The Expertise You Have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10-15 years' experience in financial services
  • Executive level presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint)
  • Extensive project management experience
  • In depth knowledge of data analysis techniques and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), a plus
  • Experience with common data science tools & languages, a plus

The Skills You Bring

  • A self-starter skilled at operating autonomously to achieve results in a dynamic environment
  • Superb verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong data analysis skills (e.g., tools, strategies) with proven ability to query / analyze large data sets and assess outcomes
  • Must thrive in a dynamic and fluid organization where priorities shift to respond to business needs
  • Enjoy sharing knowledge and expertise
  • Customer focused; outstanding relationship management and facilitation skills
  • Strong collaborator; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to partner with and influence others across the organization to achieve objectives
  • Ability to build executive level presentations / visualizations

The Value You Deliver

  • Partner with the Asset Management business groups to evaluate risks and controls associated with the launch of new products, new and changing regulations and new operational requirements
  • Actively perform proactive and targeted data analysis to identify risks
  • Independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
  • Confidently escalate / communicate concerns with management
  • Perform ad-hoc quality control reviews of presentations / reports to ensure integrity of materials
  • Promote culture of experimentation to ensure continuously learning

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.

Additional locations may be considered dependent on the candidate

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2104098
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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