Institutional Research Director jobs in Rhode Island

Job Description:

The Role

In the role of Director, Institutional Market Enablement, you will work across the Institutional Sales, Relationship Management, and Consultant Relations teams, as well as a broad set of Asset Management and FI functional groups to implement business strategy and execution plans required to achieve sales and financial targets in alignment with ICG goals and objectives.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required, MBA – Preferred

• Relevant work experience supporting Distribution, Service or Client Management, Project or Program Management, Marketing

• General knowledge of institutional product line and vehicle types is preferred

• Basic understanding of the different business units within a large financial services institution such as Fidelity

• Experience in demonstrating leadership, influence and collaboration in a matrix-managed environment, and across multiple and diverse groups

• Track record of success managing cross functional projects or initiatives

• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

• Learning mindset; positive approach to experimentation and failure

• Critical thinking and strong initiative

• Dedicated attention to detail and organization

• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

• Series 7 and 63 preferred (required within 90 days of hire)

The Team

The Institutional Market Enablement team provides a broad range of services to our Institutional distribution associates and managers. This role supports the effective identification and implementation of key organizational initiatives.

We influence strategic planning and implementation processes in support of business goals. Our team provides valued input into business decisions that impact the strategic direction of the distribution organization, in particular the integration with Sales, Relationship Management and Consultant Relations and consultation with senior distribution partners.

Much of our time is spent collaborating with business partners to drive requirements for business initiatives, removing obstacles on behalf of the sales and relationship teams. Lastly, our efforts are focused on driving alignment with functional business partners including Investment Product, Strategy, Marketing, Technology, Finance and Learning & Development team members.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).

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, detailed in this document, 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.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

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.

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.