Senior Manager, Risk

The Team

The Risk Assessment and Testing Center of Excellence (CoE) is seeking a hardworking professional to join the team! In this role, you will help build an effective Sarbanes Oxley 404 testing program for emerging products at Fidelity. You will personify the Fidelity Leadership Principle of ‘thinks and works across Fidelity’.

The Role

The CoE has set standards for performing risk assessments & controls testing and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, compliance, and governance processes. This role within the CoE team is responsible for driving all aspects of the Sarbanes Oxley 404 program including timely execution of high-quality risk assessments, control attestation, control testing, identifying, and mitigating key risks, establishing relationships with business partners, reporting key performance indicators, playing a key role in team initiatives, and coaching team members.

The Skills and Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA a plus
• 6+ years industry experience, including audit or financial services risk management.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and financial services industry.
• Fund accounting and operations knowledge, specifically related to alternative investments, preferred.
• Prior experience with Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance, internal control over financial reporting, financial risk, and operational risk.
• Knowledge of investment management practices and strategies, particularly within the alternative or digital assets space a plus.
• Proven problem solving, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence others to get the job done and partner with other areas of Fidelity.
• Thrives in a dynamic organization where priorities shift to respond to business needs.
• Accountable for delivering results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Strategic problem solver who approaches work with an open mind and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and drive positive change.
• Standout colleague who possesses the ability to work with internal business partners to inspire change, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management processes.
• Builds strong and expansive working relationships, in person and virtually, with business partners and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks; and provide supervision and direction to less experienced associates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling you to prepare and present recommendations to partners and senior management.
• Conducts in depth risk assessments and control testing. Promotes a strong control environment by documenting controls, identifying potential gaps, and making sound recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in initiatives to improve existing processes within the Risk team and champions a team environment, as well as implementing an agile approach to risk activities.
• Promotes a culture of risk management by forming relationships and creating awareness about the risks facing our business partners and organization.

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

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. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.