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Specialist - TA Operations

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Specialist - TA Operations

North Smithfield, RI

Job Description:

The Role:

You will be part of a team leading our next-generation transfer agent operations. In your capacity, you will help foster productive customer interactions and help solve our customers' business challenges while pairing with our new technology and our passion for excellent customer service.

As a transfer agent specialist, you will be part of a cross-functional team helping to map out existing operational processes, articulate customer pain points, identify best practices and together, imagine new ways to manage registered securities.

Responsibilities Include

  • Review and process customer transactions and account inquiries including but not limited to escalations
  • Comply with all policies and procedures related to all aspects of TA Operations
  • Ensure quality standards are enforced, met and compliant with regulatory mandates
  • Ensure all key daily duties are performed timely and accurately
  • Collaborate with aligning business partners to develop and create written procedures
  • Ensure all procedures are updated to mitigate process risks
  • Demonstrate a collaborative mindset aligned with process improvement, efficiencies and risk mitigation
  • Participate in architectural system design with product, technical and operations teams to ensure proper system build satisfying TA needs as we scale our business
  • Support business initiatives and special projects
  • Cross train as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by management

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The Skills and Knowledge You Bring

  • You are highly motivated, learn quickly and perform well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • You can demonstrate strong communication skills and are client focused
  • Effective problem solving and Decision making
  • Risk mitigation through policy and procedural understanding
  • You can multitask and prioritize requests and deliver timely and accurate solutions to clients and shareholders
  • Building and managing relationships with clients and internal business partners is a priority for you
  • You can thrive in a team environment and demonstrate a willingness to assist other team members
  • You bring intellectual curiosity and are committed to continuous learning and personal development
  • Actively participate in new assignments, projects, and activities within the role in the Fidelity community is something you strive for

Position Requirements

  • College Degree required and/or 3-5 years experience in Financial Service Operations
  • Knowledge of transfer agent operational processes and SEC regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft office Word, Excel and other basic knowledge of other products within suite
  • Effective written, verbal and listening skills
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

The Team

We are Fidelity Labs, Fidelity Investments' in-house fintech incubator with a mission to build new businesses to drive growth for Fidelity. We seek to shape the future of our industry by building new products and services to improve the lives of the diverse set of customers, businesses, and financial institutions we serve.

Fidelity Labs is a dynamic workplace that combines the best parts of startup life- building from scratch, adapting quickly, and moon-shot ambition-with the scale and stability of an industry leader. We provide a safe space for startup teams to explore new business ideas, quickly test them with customers, and scale the most promising concepts within an existing business unit, or as a new venture. Learn more at labs.fidelity.com.

This opportunity is brought to you by Fidelity Labs.

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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): Smithfield, RI, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2104866
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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