Vice President, Head of Corporate Services Data Strategy
Vice President, Head of Corporate Services Data Strategy
Job Description
Job Description:
The Purpose of Your Role
The Vice President of Data Strategy for Corporate Services Technology (CST) will lead the review, definition and execution of a comprehensive actionable data strategy across all Corporate Services functions, including Finance, HR, Compliance, Risk, Global Security, Procurement, Vendor Management, Legal, Real Estate, Communications, and Corporate Affairs.
This role will partner with the Enterprise Data and AI (EDAI) organization to align CST's data architecture and analytics initiatives with firm-wide platforms and standards. The ability to navigate the corporate services domains, identify cross-cutting opportunities and communicate the data strategy in business language is critical to building relationships with business partners, aligning with key business priorities and gaining support for execution of the data strategy.
The Value You Deliver
* Define and drive a unified data vision across Corporate Services.
* Establish and lead a robust data governance program and operating model.
* Lead and develop a core team of data strategy and governance professionals.
* Lead a cross-cutting data horizonal focused on data excellence.
* Oversee key data initiatives and projects, ensuring effective delivery.
* Define KPIs and success metrics to measure the impact of data initiatives.
* Reinforce the foundations to enable advanced analytics and AI/ML use-cases in partnership with EDAI.
* Collaborate across the business domains to drive data interoperability and sharing.
* Engage stakeholders to drive a culture of data-driven decision making.
The Expertise We're Looking For
* 15 plus years of experience in data-related roles, with 8-10 plus years in leadership positions.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Expertise in data governance, data management, and data architecture.
* Familiarity with modern data platforms, cloud data lakes, and enterprise data tools, including Snowflake for analytics and Kafka for streaming.
* Ideally have domain knowledge in corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Risk/Compliance.
* Fluent communications track record across a range of technology and business stakeholders.
* Proven ability to influence and execute across organizational boundaries.
* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Track record of execution and delivering measurable business value.
The Skills You Bring
* Leadership and Cross-Functional Influence: Able to inspire and guide teams toward a datadriven culture, working effectively across multiple corporate functions and business units.
* Data Governance and Policy: Strong knowledge of data governance principles, establishing policies and frameworks that ensure data quality, integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
* Execution and Change Management: Proven ability to drive initiatives from concept to implemented solutions, leading change and building buy-in from technology and business stakeholders.
* Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to craft and articulate longterm data strategies grounded in business outcomes.
* Analytics and AI Expertise: Expertise in identifying, enabling, and driving analytics and AI/ML use cases, partnering with data scientists and engineers to leverage Snowflake and other platforms for analytics.
* Modern Data Platforms and Engineering: Handson familiarity with modern data architectures, including cloud data lakes, data warehouses, streaming technologies (Kafka), and data engineering patterns.
* Talent Development: Demonstrated ability to build and mentor a small, highly skilled team and engage a broader network of data champions across the organization.
* Corporate Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core corporate functions (HR, Finance, Risk/Compliance, Procurement, Legal, etc.) and ability to align data strategy with business priorities
* People Management: Strong people management and career development skills.
Certifications:
Category:
Information TechnologyPlease 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.
Job Description:
The Purpose of Your Role
The Vice President of Data Strategy for Corporate Services Technology (CST) will lead the review, definition and execution of a comprehensive actionable data strategy across all Corporate Services functions, including Finance, HR, Compliance, Risk, Global Security, Procurement, Vendor Management, Legal, Real Estate, Communications, and Corporate Affairs.
This role will partner with the Enterprise Data and AI (EDAI) organization to align CST's data architecture and analytics initiatives with firm-wide platforms and standards. The ability to navigate the corporate services domains, identify cross-cutting opportunities and communicate the data strategy in business language is critical to building relationships with business partners, aligning with key business priorities and gaining support for execution of the data strategy.
The Value You Deliver
* Define and drive a unified data vision across Corporate Services.
* Establish and lead a robust data governance program and operating model.
* Lead and develop a core team of data strategy and governance professionals.
* Lead a cross-cutting data horizonal focused on data excellence.
* Oversee key data initiatives and projects, ensuring effective delivery.
* Define KPIs and success metrics to measure the impact of data initiatives.
* Reinforce the foundations to enable advanced analytics and AI/ML use-cases in partnership with EDAI.
* Collaborate across the business domains to drive data interoperability and sharing.
* Engage stakeholders to drive a culture of data-driven decision making.
The Expertise We're Looking For
* 15 plus years of experience in data-related roles, with 8-10 plus years in leadership positions.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Expertise in data governance, data management, and data architecture.
* Familiarity with modern data platforms, cloud data lakes, and enterprise data tools, including Snowflake for analytics and Kafka for streaming.
* Ideally have domain knowledge in corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Risk/Compliance.
* Fluent communications track record across a range of technology and business stakeholders.
* Proven ability to influence and execute across organizational boundaries.
* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Track record of execution and delivering measurable business value.
The Skills You Bring
* Leadership and Cross-Functional Influence: Able to inspire and guide teams toward a datadriven culture, working effectively across multiple corporate functions and business units.
* Data Governance and Policy: Strong knowledge of data governance principles, establishing policies and frameworks that ensure data quality, integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
* Execution and Change Management: Proven ability to drive initiatives from concept to implemented solutions, leading change and building buy-in from technology and business stakeholders.
* Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to craft and articulate longterm data strategies grounded in business outcomes.
* Analytics and AI Expertise: Expertise in identifying, enabling, and driving analytics and AI/ML use cases, partnering with data scientists and engineers to leverage Snowflake and other platforms for analytics.
* Modern Data Platforms and Engineering: Handson familiarity with modern data architectures, including cloud data lakes, data warehouses, streaming technologies (Kafka), and data engineering patterns.
* Talent Development: Demonstrated ability to build and mentor a small, highly skilled team and engage a broader network of data champions across the organization.
* Corporate Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core corporate functions (HR, Finance, Risk/Compliance, Procurement, Legal, etc.) and ability to align data strategy with business priorities
* People Management: Strong people management and career development skills.
Certifications:
Category:
Information TechnologyPlease 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.
About Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
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