Senior Analyst, Global Trade Operations

Job Description:

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

Do you want to make a difference in our customers’ and internal associates’ lives and be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team committed to facilitating the confirmation and settlement of security and currency transactions and providing daily cash estimates to Trading within the Fidelity Fund & Investments Operations (FFIO) business unit? 

The Role 

The Senior Analyst, Trade Operations who will provide trade support to Fidelity's domestic and international equity, high yield, foreign exchange, and fixed income/money market trading desks. The Senior Analyst will work closely with the desk, broker-dealer community, custodian bank networks to facilitate settlement in over 70 countries worldwide.  In addition to the various external counterparts that the trade analysts deal with, there are several internal groups that assist in the group's daily responsibilities, including Compliance, Treasurer's Office, Counterparty Risk, Legal, FMTC, Fund Accounting, and other Custody groups. 

• Monitor trade instruction and delivery to custodian banks 
• Facilitate the accurate and timely delivery of critical business information
• Provide trade confirmation / affirmation and settlement support for
• Equity, Fixed Incomes and FX assets classes 
• Resolve failed trades by communicating with Brokers and Custodian banks 
• Escalating issues and taking initiative to resolve problems 
• Participate as a subject matter expert on projects 
• Support the development and review of departmental policies and procedures 
• Collaborate within team environment to manage daily work volumes and quality standards 
• Provide timely coaching to staff on day-to-day responsibilities 
• Identify and resolving problems related to transactions or investment data in a timely fashion  following established guidelines 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring 

• Bachelor's Degree required 
• 4+ years of relevant financial operations industry experience, preferably in FX Trade / FX Custody Operations 
• Progress toward advanced degrees or professional certifications a plus 
• Solid working knowledge of the custody operations business, industry practices and tools strongly preferred 
• Deep knowledge of the FX operational environment and market settlement practices preferred 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills 
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously within a tight timeframe 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with others to implement solutions 
• Understanding of Fund Accounting or Pricing preferred 
• Experience using OMGEO Alert, and Finastra CMS 
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Power Point 
• SQL or VBA knowledge a plus  

The Team 

This dynamic Global Middle Office (GMO) Division within the FFIO business unit acts as a servicing center for FMR Co., GEODE, FIAM, FIL, FIJ, and SAI trading desks globally, facilitating the confirmation and settlement of security and currency transactions with brokers and custodian banks. This role requires outstanding attention to detail, while working in a time critical environment, and thinking in unconventional ways that promote creativity. In addition to the technical aspect of the role, the Senior Analyst also performs project work, looks for process improvements, and participates in training & development.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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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.