Risk Operations Manager at Fidelity Investments

Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Risk Management, Operational Risk, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. The Role We are searching for a motivated individual contributor who will learn and partner with business units and vendors to conduct Fidelity’s required vendor risk management process, as well as assisting with business process improvements and technical enhancements. The individual will be completing moderate to complex operational tasks and activities that assess and mitigate risk of vendors. This includes conducting tactical activities to ensure the Business is assessing the inherent risk, and vendors are providing information for risk domains’ due diligence. You will also be sharing findings on the due diligence of vendors to allow business and other collaborators to make decisions in a timely manner. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for researching issues and communicating recommended solutions to management. The individual will also be responsible for identifying process gaps and/or issues and escalating with proposed solution(s) in a timely manner. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent (and relevant) experience 5 years of experience in operations, risk, audit, compliance, or Procurement Experience with vendor management or vendor risk management is a plus Familiarity with Fidelity’s businesses and risk programs is a plus Your ability to learn quickly, uphold high performance standards and thrive in situations where ambiguity is to be anticipated You coordinate and lead multiple concurrent priorities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while working in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Data analysis and visualization skills is a plus Independent thinker, accountable for, and skilled in, exercising sound judgement You have influencing and interpersonal relationship skills You demonstrate the ability to make timely, informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems High degree of integrity and strong work ethic; decisive with orientation toward results, and a positive attitude You can present sophisticated information in a way that is easy for others to understand and articulate a point of view in a compelling and succinct manner Work with the Businesses to understand the scope of vendor services and assess inherent risk Apply sound judgment to recognize issues, assess risks, and identify items requiring intervention Conduct data quality analysis and vendor challenges to ensure that all internal and vendor data is aligned Leverage critical thinking and analysis skills in due diligence of the operational risk framework, evaluations, and decisioning Ability to coordinate various risk groups and business partners, and facilitate discussions to complete risk tasks Find opportunities to improve existing risk processes and develop new requirements for implementation Perform ad hoc tasks as it relates to vendor operational risk The Team The Vendor Risk Management and Operations Team is responsible for supporting a framework that protects Fidelity from vendor risks throughout the vendor life cycle. The program is continually evolving to mitigate emerging risks as vendor relationships, business needs, and regulations change. The program is highly collective and requires positive relationships with business units, centralized risk teams, senior leaders, and vendor managers across the enterprise. 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. Certifications: Category: Risk 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. 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 experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. 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 please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting vendor risk management processes to assess and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors. The manager will partner with business units to identify process gaps and implement technical enhancements to the risk framework.