Job Description:
The Role
As a Director of Technology for Fund Administration serving Venture Capital firms, you will lead a team of engineers in integrating and enhancing our existing fund accounting systems to create a new service offering. This role focuses on connecting with third-party accounting tools, custodian systems, and client-specific technologies to create seamless operational workflows.
You'll work closely with our Fund Administration product and operations team to understand the specific requirements of fund management, including limited partner reporting, capital calls, distributions, and regulatory compliance. Your primary responsibility will be architecting and implementing integration solutions that connect our core systems with existing accounting software used by VC firms, ensuring data flows seamlessly between platforms while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
The role requires both hands-on technical work and team leadership. You'll guide a small team of engineers in developing APIs, data connectors, and workflow automation tools that integrate with existing internal and external systems. You'll also collaborate with business stakeholders to prioritize integration features and ensure our solutions meet the operational needs of our client base.
The Skills and Expertise and Skills You Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field
12+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles
Strong experience with system integration patterns, API development, and data pipeline architecture
Proven expertise with modern programming languages (Java, Python, C#, or similar)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of database design, ETL processes, and data transformation techniques
Experience leading and managing software development teams
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Preferred:
Direct experience with fund administration, investment management, or alternative investments
Knowledge of venture capital operations, fund structures, and LP/GP workflows
Understanding of financial regulations (SEC, ERISA) and compliance requirements in fund administration
Experience with real-time data processing and reconciliation systems
Background in financial data integration, including custodian feeds and transfer agent systems
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native development
Knowledge of data analytics platforms and business intelligence tools
Previous experience at investment management firms, fund administrators, or financial technology companies
The Team
We are Fidelity Labs, Fidelity Investments’ in-house fintech incubator with a mission to build new businesses to drive growth for Fidelity. We seek to shape the future of our industry by building new products and services to improve the lives of the diverse set of customers, businesses and financial institutions we serve.
Fidelity Labs is a dynamic workplace that combines the best parts of startup life—building from scratch, adapting quickly, and moon-shot ambition—with the scale and stability of an industry leader. We provide a safe space for startup teams to explore new business ideas, quickly test them with customers, and scale the most promising concepts within an existing business unit, or as a new venture.
This opportunity is brought to you by Fidelity Labs. Learn more at labs.fidelity.com.
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Information TechnologyMost 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.
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.