Vice President, Wealth Advisory Managed Solutions Performance Lead
Job Description:
The Role
Fidelity Institutional’s mission is to help intermediary and institutional clients cut through complexity and achieve better outcomes. The Wealth Advisory Managed Solutions (WAMS) team plays a key role in this mission through developing and delivering customized investment solutions, industry-leading managed platforms, and investment capabilities. This team drives critical growth initiatives for Fidelity, FI and IWMS.
The Vice President, WAMS Performance Lead will drive the development and oversight of advisory and discretionary managed solutions performance and client reporting capabilities, with the following core responsibilities:
Serve as the primary business product owner for wealth advisory managed solutions performance and client experience capabilities.
Establish and drive execution of the performance and client reporting product vision, business requirements, and capability roadmap across discretionary and non-discretionary solutions for intermediary clients (equity, fixed income, multi-asset class). Oversee multiple projects and initiatives concurrently, identifying and managing dependencies.
Partner with product, investment, performance measurement, distribution, technology and other key stakeholders to drive requirements definition and technical implementation of product performance, analytics and overall client product experience.
Act as the primary performance and client reporting liaison to business and technology stakeholders on an ongoing basis; influencing and advocating for the prioritization of the performance and client reporting roadmap given business and enterprise needs.
Anticipate and stay current with evolving market, regulatory and consumer demands to identify competitive differentiators, influence strategic planning and client experience design.
Provide business support and oversight of the recurring creation/publication of performance artifacts at the account and composite levels.
Define and manage performance reporting policies, methodologies, process, and client experience.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor’s degree required. CIPM or CFA preferred
Fifteen plus (15) years of progressive financial services experience, preferably in performance analysis, client reporting/experience, or product management roles
Demonstrated expertise in investment performance analysis, business analysis, project management or process improvement
Track record leading teams in supporting internal and external clients with their data and reporting needs
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to understand and resolve complex problems
Understanding of accounting and investment performance reporting. Understanding of modern portfolio theory and related concepts of risk and return a plus
Understanding of metrics used to evaluate portfolio construction (e.g., yield, spread, active weights, concentrations) a plus
Knowledge of managed accounts, model portfolios and separately managed accounts (SMA) processes, data and industry practices a plus
Proficiency and understanding of performance related industry standards, Investment Advisor Marketing rule, and regulatory compliance requirements
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly, concisely and persuasively present sophisticated proposals, issues and arguments, both in writing and verbally
Project Management skills required to successfully drive projects across the company and run critical dependencies. Knowledge of agile working models is preferred
Work collaboratively across the Fidelity Enterprise and possess strong influence management skills while maintaining productive long-term working relationships
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Team
In this role you will be part of a diverse, collaborative, and adaptive team tasked with helping grow Fidelity’s wealth advisory and managed solutions in the marketplace! We are seeking candidates who like to work in an agile and future-thinking organization who values positive change agents with an unwavering commitment to wowing our customers.
This role will report to the VP of Investment Services in FIWA.
The base salary range for this position is $125,000-258,000 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. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.