Director, Investment Operations - Digital Assets

Fidelity Investments•Boston, MA

20h

About The Position

Reporting to the VP of Investment Operations, the Director supports Fidelity Digital Asset Management (FDAM) by performing the day-to-day operations of digital asset investment products. In this diverse role, the Director will interact with the front office, business partners, fund administrators, investment professionals, software engineers, trading counterparties, and external vendors and will perform activities that reach across each of these domains. This person will support the trade and investment lifecycle and associated processes from a day-to-day management and oversight perspective. They will coordinate the flow of funds into/out of investment products and ensure operational risks and controls are appropriately aligned. In addition to day‑to‑day responsibilities, the Director will provide operational support and direction for new product development and product launches through working with our internal and external business partners to support trading and operational capabilities.

Requirements

8 years of proven experience in front office trading operations, with strong exposure to trade lifecycle management, execution support, and settlement processes
Prior digital asset experience or a demonstrated personal experience in cryptocurrency and emerging digital asset trends is strongly preferred.
Capable of providing subject matter expertise, leadership, and general direction within trading and investment operations and digital assets
Provides training and mentorship to the team on trade operations and digital assets
Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis on business and/or financial services preferred
Comprehensive understanding of trading workflows
Ability to forecast and plan operational support of new products
Quality delivery and execution; attention to detail is paramount
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate optimally
Experience working in a fast paced, multifaceted asset management environment
Desire to work alongside investment professionals and senior leaders
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing process improvements
Forward-thinking mindset, driving innovation and continuous improvement to reduce operational risk
Bold, ambitious, and entrepreneurial spirit

Nice To Haves

Emphasis on business and/or financial services preferred for Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform the day-to-day operations of digital asset investment products.
Support the trade and investment lifecycle and associated processes from a day-to-day management and oversight perspective.
Coordinate the flow of funds into/out of investment products.
Ensure operational risks and controls are appropriately aligned.
Provide operational support and direction for new product development and product launches.
Support trading and operational capabilities through working with internal and external business partners.