Job Description

Job Description:

The Risk Assessment & Testing Center of Excellence (CoE) is seeking a hard-working and driven professional to join the team! You will support businesses across Fidelity in identifying, monitoring and mitigating risks associated with Fidelity’s growing capabilities supporting alternative investment products. As Risk Management Director, you will identify, assess, and report on significant risks, assist business partners with implementing and maintaining strong controls to improve the control environment for these new capabilities to protect the interests of the firm and our customers.

The Risk Management Director Role

We have set standards for performing risk assessments and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls. This position within the CoE is accountable for leading and driving all aspects of the timely execution of high-quality risk assessments, monitoring for and assessing potential impacts of new rules and regulations, establishing relationships with senior business leaders, reporting key performance indicators, playing a key role in team initiatives, and mentoring team members. 

The Expertise You Have

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Prior experience in financial services, risk management, audit, or compliance required
• Solid understanding of alternative investment products, including partnerships, crypto, real estate, etc.
• Strong understanding of Financial Services Regulations and Requirements (i.e., SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, etc.) and experience assessing regulatory impacts on compliance programs
• Knowledge of investment management practices and strategies, particularly within the alternative and digital assets space
• Leader with ability to navigate and influence across the organization
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills evidencing the ability to think and act strategically
• Shown success in collaborative leadership and working with executive leaders and internal business partners

The Skills You Bring

• You demonstrate risk management knowledge and experience, including risk assessment and control evaluation,
• You show critical thinking by approaching work with an open mind and sense of creativity, and challenging current practices and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and drive positive change
• You are a change agent for organizational transformation efforts. 
• You work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple projects simultaneously with minimal day-to-day supervision with the ability to prioritize and shift focus quickly based on risk/business need
• You communicate clearly, concisely and impactfully to influence others
• You are decisive and take action to seek solutions
• You can assess information from multiple angles and break down complex information into concepts and data to drive insights and action

The Value You Deliver

• Continuously analyzing and assessing the risk profile of the businesses the CoE supports
• Consistently review and maintain the control inventory and managing overlap with other compliance programs to promote a philosophy of test once, leverage multiple times
• Mentor team members to improve their performance, knowledge, and expertise 
• Proactively managing risks and responding to emerging issues
• Developing innovative solutions and influencing meaningful outcomes
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the business
• Collaborating to achieve the best results for the team and Fidelity
• Establishing positive relationships across multiple businesses within Fidelity

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$169,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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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. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

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 [email protected] .

We welcome those with experience in jobs such as Accountant, Accounts Receivable Clerk, and Financial Analyst and others in the Accounting and Finance to apply.

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