Job Description:
Director, Advisor Oversight
The Role
The Business and Advisor Oversight Team partners closely with key internal stakeholders and channel partners to identify and mitigate risks associated with the engagement of external investment managers within Fidelity products. The Advisor Oversight Program covers a breadth of product structures and asset classes. The team is looking to add a Director to facilitate due diligence and on-going oversight of Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) for us within Strategic Adviser’ managed account offerings. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Oversight, the Director, Advisor Oversight will be responsible for the following activities:
- Lead initial due diligence with potential investment advisors to evaluate their control environments and perform a thorough operational risk assessment of the firm
- Conduct ongoing monitoring activities to identify any material risks across the investment advisors, which include, but not limited to, preparing manager scorecards and managing ad hoc events
- Develop committee level reporting in support of initial candidate presentations, quarterly reporting, and annual contract renewals
- Relationship management for third party providers through ongoing engagement
- Manage implementation activities with internal and external partners
- Participate and contribute to governance forums related to due diligence efforts
- Review and enhance breadth of oversight program, including existing policies and controls
- This role will include a blend of at-home and in-office work. Learn more about how Fidelity has embraced Dynamic Working.
- Up to 25% travel required
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 8+ years working experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Broad-based investment industry experience; compliance, operations, corporate audit, derivatives experience a plus
- Your experience to influence and collaborate with internal and external partners
- Your attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Your ability to own initiatives and issues and see them through to completion
- Strong project management, relationship management and communication skills
- Ability to identify key risks and bring them to resolution
- Ability to simultaneously identify, prioritize and address multiple issues and quickly respond to shifts in priorities
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
The Business and Advisor Oversight Team within Strategic Advisers, LLC partners closely with SAI leadership and key stakeholders to identify, manage and mitigate risks across all facets of the business. The team provides support and oversight for Fidelity’s managed account products and programs, including registered mutuals funds, private funds, separate accounts, and referral programs. The team interacts frequently with investment management teams, product development groups and Fidelity control partners, including Legal, Treasurer’s Office, Compliance, and Operations
The base salary range for this position is $103,000-211,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
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. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.