Job Description:
The Role
The Implementation Service Sr. Specialist (ISSS) plays a critical role in supporting Implementation Project Managers in onboarding advisors onto our platform. This position aids in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and positive onboarding experience by managing operational tasks, coordinating with internal teams, and serving as a trusted resource for advisors throughout the process.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of operations and/or service experience in the financial services industry or equivalent college experience preferred
- Series 7 encouraged
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple inquiries concurrently in a dynamic, cross-collaborative environment
- Ability to explain processes clearly, and build trust using excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of Fidelity brokerage policy and procedures
- Ability to gain proficiency with FBSI/FDOT/OpsWorX, MyWorkspace, XTRAC, Wealthscape, Salesforce and Microsoft Office applications
The Implementation Service Sr. Specialist Will Do the Following
- Partner with Implementation Project Management to execute advisor onboarding plans within defined timelines and service standards
- Support advisors transitioning their book of business onto the platform, providing clear guidance and timely responses to inquiries
- Monitor progress and proactively identify potential issues, escalating as needed to ensure successful implementation
- Maintain detailed records of onboarding activities and status updates in Salesforce and project tracking tools
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing feedback and best practices
- Manage small to mid-level implementation projects by addressing advisor inquiries via email, phone, Zoom (as needed) to ensure a seamless transition
- The ISR team will focus on client satisfaction with specific attention in the areas of account opening, transfer of assets, not in good order (NIGO) management, problem resolution, Wealthscape platform and tools, and answering inbound inquiries
The Value You Deliver
- Accelerating advisor productivity and strengthening client relationships by delivering exceptional service to clients during a Moment that Matters, often their first experience working with Fidelity
- Acting as a liaison on behalf of Advisors to FIWMS organization to address their needs
- Responding to client inquiries during the asset realization of the on-boarding experience
The Team
The Client Conversion Services (CCS) Implementation team ensures the detailed transition of Broker Dealers, Advisors, Bank & Trust companies and Family Office clients onto the Fidelity Institutional Wealth Management Services’ (FIWMS) platform. Fidelity Institutional Wealth Management Services (FIWMS) is a division of Fidelity Investments that offers clearing and custody services; investment and technology products and solutions; institutional trading products, services, and execution; and a range of insights, expertise, and extraordinary client experience to more than 13,500 financial intermediary firms and institutions. These firms and institutions include registered investment advisors (RIAs), strategic acquirers and professional asset managers, broker-dealers, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, and family offices and wealthy families. The Client Conversion Services Project Management team within Client Experience supports the onboarding of these businesses. The Team works closely with Sales and Relationship Management, Product and Technology Specialists, Training Consultants, Deployment Consultants and Client Service.
The base salary range for this position is $55,000-105,000 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.