Job Description:
Director, Real Estate Strategy
The Role
As Director on the Real Estate Strategy Team, you will work across functions in Real Estate to develop short-term and long-term strategies that support Fidelity's businesses and achieve Real Estate objectives. This includes analysis and recommendations around multi-year capital investment, leasing and transaction decisions, portfolio optimization, and critical cross-portfolio initiatives. You will lead a team and be responsible for the planning process to build the 5-year capital investment plan through partnership with leaders across Real Estate and the business. Additionally, this high impact role will drive executive level decision-making by developing business cases to frame options and achieve funding approval for multi-million capital investments. You will bring structured problem-solving and storytelling ability to the team and have a keen interest in how Fidelity optimizes its physical footprint, supports the business, and improves the onsite associate experience.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
8+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy and planning functions, business development, strategic real estate management, or related fields; bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus
Proven ability to define and articulate strategy, including using data and insights to tell compelling stories and inform executive decision-making
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and exercise autonomy to organize and prioritize tasks
Ability to develop logically structured presentations and narratives for executive audiences
Proven experience developing a team including coaching, counseling and career guidance
Proven track record of performing detailed analyses and building frameworks to organize information, break down problems, and frame opportunities
Executive presence and confidence in communication with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Comfort and success working in a fast-paced culture with high visibility and many concurrent priorities
Ability to apply knowledge of Real Estate functions, properties, and processes to provide insight into complex strategic challenges
Expert proficiency in presentation tools including PowerPoint and Excel
Attention to detail and accuracy, with outstanding work quality
Knowledge of Fidelity’s businesses, culture, and ways of working is a plus for navigating the organization and achieving goals
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
Fidelity Real Estate Company is the corporate real estate division of Fidelity Investments, offering a full range of services to Fidelity business units nationally and internationally. Our philosophy is customer centric - everything we do focuses on delivering solutions that meet or exceed the needs of our customers at all levels. We manage more than 11 million square feet of space in the United States and overseas, including thirteen North American and six international locations, multiple data centers, and more than 200 retail investor centers.
The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$222,000 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. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
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 experience.
Reasonable accommodations
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.
Equal opportunity employer
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.
Hybrid work schedule
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
Applicant screening
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.