Director, Asset Management Risk

Fidelity Investments • Jersey City, NJ

4d • $110,000 - $222,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role This role will be part of a team accountable for assisting management with developing and implementing controls related to new products, operational processes, and regulatory requirements. The team will lead targeted assessments and be prepared to make decisions on the design and/or effectiveness of the related control environment. There will be a strong focus on Alternative Products (e.g., private markets, liquid and multi-asset alternatives, and digital assets). Additional responsibilities include leading the development of executive presentations and delivery of readouts to senior audiences. To successfully execute these responsibilities, the ideal candidate will possess strong controls-building skills and will have a fundamental understanding of the unique challenges related to Alternative Investment strategies. The role will work closely with business partners specifically to assess areas of risk and support the department’s goals. The role requires the ability to work effectively with management, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage work to completion. The individual will be required to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work. The Team Asset Management Risk provides direction to management and business units in proactively identifying and monitoring risks in order to protect the interests of the firm. To execute this goal, Asset Management Risk is responsible for identifying, analyzing, aggregating, and reporting on significant risk events and helping management develop and improve their controls and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in financial services or consulting.
• In depth knowledge of operational risk management and controls development.
• Knowledge of alternative products, asset classes, and operations.
• Knowledge of key regulations applicable to alternative investments.
• A self-starter skilled at operating autonomously to achieve results in a dynamic environment.
• Superb verbal and written communications skills.
• Must thrive in a dynamic and fluid organization where priorities shift to respond to business needs.
• Outstanding relationship management and facilitation skills; customer service orientation.
• Strong collaborator; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to partner with and influence others across the organization to assist management in achieving objectives.
• Ability to build executive level presentations / visualizations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA) are a plus.
• Risk, audit, or consulting experience is a plus.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure controls are adequately designed, sufficient to mitigate risks and are working as intended.
• Develop comprehensive, dynamic management reporting, including periodic status reports that highlight risks, dependencies and conclusions.
• Establish a strong rapport with the business partners and with management.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees