Principal Business Analyst

Fidelity Investments • Jersey City, NJ

23h • $79,000 - $153,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Business Analyst to be at the forefront of innovation—leading product development within one of the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT)’s incubators. These incubators are where visionary ideas meet cutting-edge technology, transforming concepts into proofs of concept (POCs), pilots, minimum viable products (MVPs), and, ultimately, scaled solutions that redefine the marketplace. This role demands a highly skilled business analyst with a passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Prompt Engineering. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that conceives, designs, and builds disruptive products—driving innovation that impacts Fidelity and the industry at large. If you thrive in fast-paced, startup-like environments and have a proven track record of delivering POCs and prototypes, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, computer science, engineering, IT, information systems, mathematics, physics, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in agile business analysis, with at least 3+ years driving AI/GenAI initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements, build strong partnerships, and collaborate with engineering teams on test plans and validation
• Proven leadership skills to guide stakeholders and train teams on new solutions and architectures
• Hands-on experience leading POCs and prototypes to validate innovative ideas and accelerate product development
• Background in startups or new product development within large organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis for POCs, pilots, and production-ready products within FCAT
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, product owners, data scientists, and engineers to translate complex business needs into actionable technical stories
• Research emerging technologies and envision their impact on Fidelity and its customers
• Help prioritize initiatives across POCs, pilots, and scaled products
• Apply exceptional communication and collaboration skills to align business goals with technical execution across cross-functional teams.
• Work in an agile environment, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration

Benefits

• flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees