Director, University Talent Strategy, Operations & Insights

The Role

Are you ready to build the future of early career hiring at Fidelity Investments? The University Talent team is seeking a Director, Strategy, Operations & Insights to power the next evolution of our early career hiring strategy. This role sits at the center of the function, owning strategy execution, analytics, technology, and operations to drive scale, innovation, and measurable impact.

You will lead a high-performing team and work closely with senior leaders to link data, systems, and actions. This role delivers results in recruiting, programming (including FIDTERN), and long-term workforce planning. We seek a forward-thinking leader with strong business insight and a preference for taking initiative. They use analytics, AI, and modern tools to change how we attract, hire, and develop early talent.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 8–12+ years of experience across Talent Acquisition, TA Operations, HR Strategy, or Analytics, with growing scope and ownership

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams

• Deep expertise in TA analytics and data storytelling, with a track record of influencing executive decisions

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Technology, and business teams

• Strong understanding of recruiting technologies and platforms (Workday preferred) and vendor ecosystems

• Experience leveraging AI and automation to scale recruiting or HR processes

• Strong program leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and drive outcomes across competing demands

• Excellent executive communication skills, including clear, strategic storytelling & consultation

• Self-directed leader who thrives in ambiguity and gets results in fast-paced environments

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required

• Set and drive the University Talent strategy, aligning to hiring goals and future workforce needs

• Own the UT scorecard, defining KPIs, tracking performance, and turning insights into clear strategic priorities

• Lead University Talent’s analytics and insights function to inform decisions, improve pipeline outcomes, and demonstrate impact

• Drive innovation across recruiting technology (including Workday), AI, and automation to scale efficiency and enhance experience

• Oversee vendor strategy, partnerships, and platform performance to maximize ROI and enable growth

• Lead budget planning and optimization, aligning investments to business priorities and measurable outcomes

• Ensure seamless integration of strategy, insights, and execution across recruiting programs and initiatives

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions through data, market intelligence, and executive communication

• Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Team

We are part of the broader Talent organization at Fidelity Investments. Our mission is to provide an exceptional recruiting and relationship experience for students, universities, business partners, and talent communities to support Fidelity’s early career talent needs. We are committed to cultivating a lasting culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

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.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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