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SVP, Protective Services

Fidelity

Fidelity

Boston, MA, USA
USD 185k-400k / year
Posted on Oct 21, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Vice President, Protective Services

Fidelity Investments is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Protective Services to lead and evolve our global protective programs. This executive role is ideal for a visionary leader with deep expertise in executive protection, threat mitigation, intelligence operations, and travel security. You will oversee a high-performing team dedicated to safeguarding the firm’s people, assets, and reputation across the globe.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of protective services at one of the world’s most respected financial institutions.

The Expertise & Skills You Have

· Proven experience leading protective programs for high-profile individuals in multinational corporate or family office environments.

· Proven experience in corporate threat management; encompassing threats targeting associates, workplaces, and assets

· Deep understanding of physical security systems, protective technologies, and legal frameworks (LEOSA/CCW).

· Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure.

· Discretion and integrity; trusted to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

· Exceptional relationship management, communication and collaboration skills.

· 20+ years of experience in professional protective services and/or relevant disciplines; certifications in executive protection, intelligence, or threat management strongly preferred.

· 5+ years in a leadership role within a fortune 500 company strongly preferred

· Valid U.S. passport and flexibility to travel globally, often on short notice.

The value you deliver

· Strategic Leadership: Design, implement, and oversee global protective operations, ensuring alignment with Fidelity’s risk posture and business priorities.

· Team Management: Develop and lead a multidisciplinary team of protection specialists, analysts, and associates fostering a culture of excellence, discretion, and continuous improvement.

· Threat Intelligence & Mitigation: Direct the Threat Management Team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to the firm to include key assets. Develop proactive strategies to address emerging threats.

· Executive Protection & Travel Security: Lead the Travel Security Team in planning and executing secure travel for employees and senior leadership, including on-site support at high-profile events and international engagements.

· Intelligence Operations: Oversee the Intelligence Team in gathering, analyzing, and operationalizing intelligence to inform protective strategies and decision-making.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders across Legal, HR, Global Security, and Risk to ensure cohesive and comprehensive protective measures.

· Vendor Oversight: Select, manage, and evaluate domestic and international service providers to ensure consistent quality and alignment with Fidelity’s standards.

· Training & Awareness: Working in coordination with Global Security’s training program – support development and delivery of security awareness programs tailored to executives and key personnel, reinforcing a culture of safety and preparedness.

Travel: Domestic and international required

Location: Boston, MA

Relocation: Yes, from within the Continental United States

The base salary range for this position is $185,000-$400,000 per year.

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.

Certifications:

Category:

Security

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.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at:

accommodations@fmr.com

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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).

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 [email protected], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

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 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.

Benefits
Learning & development
Culture

Benefits that adapt to everything life sends your way

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

16-week maternity leave & 12-week parental leave

Student loan assistance

Fidelity is invested in you

Committed to Professional Development

At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our employees to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills and connections that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.

We offer a wide range of options for professional development including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions. Special interest and networking groups are also part of our culture of empowerment, personal and professional enrichment, diversity and inclusion, and knowledge sharing.

Continuing Education & Training

  • Assess, build, and align your development plan through resources like our skill-building classroom and online courses.
  • Video-based training for technology, leadership, management & more.
  • Ongoing skills development and coaching opportunities.
  • Paid training with a facilitator who is dedicated to your onboarding and will track and evaluate your progress, giving you strategies to improve.
  • A range of talent development programs to support career mobility.

Mentoring

  • Utilize the skills of experienced leaders to enrich your career.
  • Dedicated mentors to help you grow into new areas of Fidelity’s business as you develop new skills.
  • An open atmosphere of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Opportunities to pay it forward, sharing the knowledge you develop and as you help others define how they want their career to take shape.

Our Commitment

Discover opportunities to build a fulfilling career within a supportive culture that celebrates individuality. We empower our associates to pursue career paths that align with their unique goals and personalities.

Giving back to our communities

Throughout Fidelity, you’ll find a genuine commitment to social responsibility – where we strive to make an impact for customers, while also making an impact on the world.

Fidelity Cares

  • Provides associates with opportunities to actively volunteer and share their talents.
  • Hosts numerous company-wide volunteer events (in-person and virtual).
  • Partners with nonprofit organizations to support our local communities.
  • More than 12,500 associates donate time annually – from interns to SVPs.
  • Impact includes refurbishing schools, donating books and supplies, and teaching financial literacy.

Fidelity Charitable®

  • Created to make it easy for people to support charitable organizations they care about.
  • Helped deliver $14.9billion in donor-recommended grants to charity in 2024.
  • Supported more than 433,000 unique charities around the world.
  • Since its inception, more than $100 billion has been given to public charities.

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