Job Description:
The Role
Have you ever considered a career that exposes you to how money is invested all over the world? Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations performs accounting, money movement, pricing and other services supporting portfolio managers who invest our client's money in Fidelity’s mutual funds.
Our job is to ensure that all those investments are accounted for and accurately reconciled between the banks and our accounting records. It’s as simple as balancing a checkbook but with trillions of dollars, millions of transactions and dozens of banks and different systems! Every day we have thousands of accounting breaks to research and resolve. Currently, we are still working mostly from home. Recon operations is suited for those that enjoy having a regular, daily routine.
The analyst role is an advanced operations role, where it is expected that some background in investment operations is brought to bear on tough accounting processes. The expectation is that they will excel at working independently on accounting challenges and propose ideas on making the process better. We believe mobility is positive and will dedicate time for coaching and personal development. Analysts will be exposed to the management function, team dynamics and how to influence and make change.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
To be an analyst in reconciliations there are some basics that are required:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Quantitative backgrounds are ideal such as finance or business.
2+ years’ experience in accounting, reconciliations or investment operations.
Communicate ready knowledge of accounting, investment operations, and reconciliations.
Analysts set the tone. Clear and professional communications are essential.
Problem solving is key. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and an ability to dig deep to find answers.
Analysts work on complex exceptions and must be constantly learning and forming new skills.
They must show a desire to lead and assist others.
The Team
Thousands of associates work at our breathtaking Westlake, TX office. They enjoy unique culinary experiences at the cafe, biking or walking on the trails, and using onsite amenities such as the gym, concierge and clinic.
We have several small teams in our division. Each team focuses on a different part of the investment operation, such as reconciliations, corporate actions, or tax reclaims. The Recon teams have 8 associates apiece with 2-3 new associates each year. They work every day with global banks and partner teams in Ireland and New England. Each team is a different entry point into the world of securities and investment management. These teams are complementary working together to resolve complex accounting and investment problems.
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Investment OperationsFidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.
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.