Job Description:
Vice President, Alternatives Product Manager
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for assessing and documenting the requirements for an alternative investment products operational ecosystem, including private markets, hedge funds and cryptocurrencies/tokenized products. The areas for evaluation will include Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) which is accountable for middle and back-office support of proprietary and externally managed investment solutions. You will provide critical alternatives subject matter expertise and context to accelerate the product roadmap and deliver target state operating models.
This role is in the Alternatives group within Global Product Solutions (GPS). GPS is a central service team focused on intaking new product requirements from Asset Management to help expand FFIO’s capabilities and to accelerate operational readiness for new products. The role will interact with multiple groups within the Fidelity organization and effectively represents FFIO to customers and business partners.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Advanced knowledge of the front to back operations of alternatives products and digital assets including cryptocurrencies and tokens and requirements related to using a blockchain for recording of capital and portfolio transactions for pooled investment funds.
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP accounting financial reporting standards for investment companies including public and private funds.
Research skills including the ability to gather information about a topic, review that information and analyze and interpret the details in a way to support a solution.
Strong written and verbal communications skills. You will be able to absorb complex information and present it in a clear, digestible way to multiple audiences.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple, concurrent high priority assignments and deadlines.
Proficiency in various PC software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Power BI preferred.
12+ years’ experience preferred including digital asset products servicing with an asset manager, audit firm, or custodian.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. CAIA and /or CFA is a plus.
The Value You Deliver
Provide thought leadership to senior leaders and collaborate on the structure, processes, and ongoing development of our product acceptance framework today while positioning the firm to meet future demands for forward-looking capabilities.
Develop, align, and execute product acceptance practices, programs, and initiatives in support of the business strategy for Asset Management.
Use data, measures, and analytics to provide key insights and influence organizational decisions.
Manage and implement organizational change initiatives and may be accountable for leading a work stream or portion of a larger change management strategy.
Advise and mentorship of business leaders on performance management issues and their business implications.
The Team
The (Senior) Vice President, Alternatives Product Manager will join a team of 35 customer obsessed fund and investment operations leaders. We strive to create innovative implementation and portfolio transition solutions for our business partners that result in positive outcomes for Fidelity investment products and clients. We are a domain within FFIO and collaborate with investment operations, trading, compliance, legal, and oversight teams across all Fidelity asset management divisions to bring new products and services to our customers. We foster a culture of quality while embracing pace over perfection when implementing new investment products and capabilities across the Fidelity ecosystem. Global Product Solutions teams view investment and operations challenges as opportunities and enjoy designing client on-boarding and transition strategies that minimize portfolio disruption and transactions costs while improving the customer experience.
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Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
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