Analyst II , Transformation

FIS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Partnership & Vendor Management Lead for Wealth Management, you will serve as the strategic owner of third‑party vendors and partners that power FIS Wealth products across front, middle, and back-office capabilities. This role blends deep wealth management product understanding with disciplined vendor governance. You will evaluate vendors not just on cost and risk, but on their ability to advance advisor experience, client outcomes, regulatory readiness, and platform scalability. On a day‑to‑day basis, you will lead contract reviews and approvals, oversee vendor onboarding and risk assessments, and ensure partners are aligned to FIS Wealth product strategy, industry trends, and client expectations.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Wealth Management products, platforms, and operating models, including advisor desktops, digital client experiences, portfolio management, data, and reporting.
• Proven experience leading vendor management, partnerships, or third‑party governance in financial services or fintech.
• Ability to evaluate vendors through both a commercial and product‑strategy lens, not just procurement or risk.
• Hands‑on experience managing complex contracts, approvals, and renewals with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and execution skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence Product, Legal, Risk, and external partners.
• 8+ years of experience in vendor management, partnerships, product operations, or related roles within Wealth Management, Banking, or Capital Markets.

Nice To Haves

• Industry perspective on Wealth Management trends such as digital transformation, platform consolidation, and advisor productivity.
• Experience managing vendors supporting alternatives, model portfolios, data aggregation, or AI‑enabled capabilities.
• Background working with banking partnerships, custody platforms, or regulated third‑party environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Wealth Management vendors and partners, from strategy and selection through onboarding, renewal, and exit.
• Apply strong Wealth Management product knowledge to assess vendor fit across advisor workflows, digital experiences, custody, data, reporting, and operations.
• Lead contract review, negotiation coordination, approvals, and renewals in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Product.
• Drive structured vendor onboarding using disciplined project management, ensuring alignment to Wealth product roadmaps and delivery timelines.
• Oversee vendor risk assessments including financial viability, operational resilience, data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish vendor governance models, including SLA definitions, performance scorecards, and executive‑level review forums.
• Partner with Product and Banking teams to ensure vendors support industry trends such as model portfolios, alternatives, unified managed accounts, digital advice, and AI‑enabled workflows.
• Continuously evaluate the vendor landscape to identify consolidation, modernization, and strategic partnership opportunities that reduce complexity and improve client outcomes.

Benefits

• A strategic leadership role influencing the future of FIS Wealth platforms and partner ecosystem.
• Opportunities to work at the intersection of Wealth Management, fintech innovation, and industry transformation.
• Continuous learning and professional development in a highly collaborative environment.
• Competitive salary, incentive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed