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Director, IT Product Management - Arbitrage & Hedging

Fidelity

Fidelity

IT, Product
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Job Description:

The Role

As the Squad Leader for Arbitrage & Hedging Solutions Technology, you will be responsible for the technology that supports Fidelity’s growing business in the discretionary liquid alternatives market. You will partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Quantitative Analysts, and Investment Service teams to define the tools needed to manage portfolios with derivatives and other alternative investments.

You will ensure alignment on the “what” and “when” work is to be performed through ongoing planning and prioritization of a product backlog. You will work directly with a team of technology professionals, and enable team members to work iteratively, innovate through testing and experimentation and learn from failures while celebrating success. You are committed to developing your own expertise and knowledge to ensure you bring the latest thinking to your role.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
  • 8+ years’ experience working in a technology role or related field.
  • Experience establishing and documenting product roadmaps, backlogs and team priorities.
  • Experience working with derivatives and complex financial instruments.
  • Knowledge of relational databases and experience writing complex SQL queries
  • A CFA or progress towards is strongly preferred.
  • You have a strong focus on execution and identify, communicate, and remove impediments to progress for your teams
  • You are capable of leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues without formal authority, and have a track record of building high-performing teams
  • You establish and maintain unquestioning relationships as you work collaboratively across Fidelity to deliver business outcomes and seek out the expertise of colleagues to advise on your approach
  • You are intellectually curious and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching
  • You have or are committed to developing a balance of technology and non-technology skills to fully appreciate the broad needs of our customers

The Team

You work in partnership with the FAMS Investment Product Area Leader, other Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and Technical Leaders aligned to your squad. By demonstrating and promoting Fidelity and leadership behaviors, you sustain and evolve our culture. Your work will directly support the growing Institutional business in Fidelity Asset Management Solutions (FAMS) by enhancing an existing set of processes and developing new capabilities to support the growing demand from Fidelity’s institutional clients.

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 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 complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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