Director, Advanced Planning

Fidelity Investments • Durham, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Advanced Planning is a client-facing role that serves primarily as an estate planning subject matter authority for Fidelity’s high net worth clients and their advisors as a member of a regionally-aligned Advanced Planning team providing comprehensive financial and estate planning support. Additionally, the Director, Advanced Planning will also be relied on to support the Vice President, Advanced Planning Market Lead to provide advisor training, regional business development and thought leadership. We primarily use video technology to function remotely and meet virtually with clients and advisors across the region. We also collaborate within the Advanced Planning team both virtually and in-person to maintain and increase our collective impact on the clients we serve. Travel is typically expected between 5% and 20% of time, depending on physical proximity to regional sites and investor centers. This role is remote but does require residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the state of VA, NC, SC or Washington DC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 obtained within 90-days of employment
• Estate Planning, family wealth transfer planning, wills/trusts, income taxation, and trust and estate taxation knowledge (required)
• Proven emotional intelligence to optimally bond with and communicate with clients and their advisors
• Possesses a solution-oriented, client-first work ethic
• Works independently, balances competing tasks, and prioritizes work to maintain efficiency
• Maintains a positive professional attitude, with a thoughtful approach to delivering successful customer outcomes
• Residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the state of VA, NC, SC or Washington DC.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, M.T., LLM in taxation
• 10 -12 years overall work experience with 4 years of trusts and estate planning, income tax planning or succession planning work experience within a public accounting, law practice, or wealth management industry environment
• Retirement, financial, investment, and insurance planning preferred
• Effective at providing and receiving coaching and mentorship
• Thrives in a team environment to provide an exceptional client planning experience
• Communicates complex subjects clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Serve as an estate planning subject matter authority for Fidelity’s high net worth clients and their advisors.
• Provide comprehensive financial and estate planning support.
• Support the Vice President, Advanced Planning Market Lead to provide advisor training, regional business development and thought leadership.
• Collaborate within the Advanced Planning team both virtually and in-person to maintain and increase our collective impact on the clients we serve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Emotional well-being support
• Market-leading retirement
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Charitable giving employee match program
• Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director