Job Description:
We are currently sourcing for a Sr. Systems/Data Analyst to work in Boston, Ma.
The Role
We (Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations Technology) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join one of our agile development squads to provide analytical excellence to our suite of corporate actions applications. We are in the midst of an exciting evolution to meet the strategic corporate actions needs of Fidelity. If you are customer obsessed and passionate about advocating for stability improvements, scalability, and enjoy supporting the breadth and depth of a technology organization where no two days are alike, this is an outstanding opportunity for you in a core Fidelity business.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Gather and document systems requirements and functional specifications.
- Work closely with clients, business analysts and software engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Prepare detailed requirements documentation and specifications including use cases, context diagrams, business process flows, etc.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration across our distinct development tracks
- Adhere to a project lifecycle methodology (Agile) for delivering a solution
- Develop new workflows or modify existing workflows to meet business requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams developing business and systems requirements, user interface design, data modeling, systems designs and systems interface specifications.
- Support business and technology team partners as a project subject matter expert.
- Acquire and constantly increase industry knowledge and subject matter expertise; understand competitive positioning in the marketplace as well as industry initiatives and vendor solutions.
- Provide analysis and troubleshooting for production issues as needed
- Play a role of a backup Scrum Master to help the team in sprint planning, execution and review, run daily scrums and manage JIRA
- Maintain and analyze product backlog, change controls and removes any impediments that obstruct a team's pursuit of its sprint goals
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Technology oriented BS/BA Degree or equivalent advanced degree
- 5+ years of strong technical systems analysis experience preferably in a financial services setting. Knowledge of corporate actions an added bonus!
- Must have strong SQL and/or PL/SQL experience to compliment your otherwise strong technical background
- A proven track record of success in working with dynamic technology focused project teams
- Ability to data-mine and troubleshoot issues
- Familiarity with SWIFT messaging structure a plus
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to understand technical concept/problems and clearly translate in laymen's terms when communicating with customers
- Ability to independently problem solve and diagnose system issues and propose/document solutions
- Exceptional organizational skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and to handle assignment to multiple medium to large projects with shifting priorities and firm deadlines.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
- Strong documentation skills - ability to capture/articulate and accurately document key points, process flows and identify work issues, etc.
- Ability to facilitate scope definition and develop project plans.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong desire to partner with different technology teams within to deliver best in class solutions
- Capable of acting in the capacity of a mentor for junior talent
The Team
This role embeds, in a dedicated capacity, within an agile development squad supporting that squad's backlog. The squad is responsible for the delivery of both tactical and strategic initiatives and forms part of a larger chapter of similarly devoted squads. The chapter has overall responsibility for the delivery and maintenance of the portfolio of applications supporting corporate actions for the Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations business.
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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.