Job Description:
The Role
As a Director of Valuation Oversight in Asset Management’s Treasurer’s Office, you will be responsible for overseeing the pricing operations of the Fidelity Funds and monitoring operational controls. In this role you will support the development, implementation, and administration of valuation processes for the funds’ investments in private market strategies including equity, credit, and real assets. You will coordinate and oversee the activities of third-party service providers, external fund managers, and Fidelity’s internal pricing and bookkeeping agent Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO). You will administer control functions, support testing of fair value methodologies, and coordinate the fair value determination process and related documentation. You will maintain valuation policies and procedures and recommend changes and updates as appropriate and necessary. You will think and work across Fidelity, partnering with the rest of the Asset Management Treasurer’s Office and collaborating with business partners in FFIO, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and the various Investment Divisions across the firm.
The Expertise
A minimum of 10 years industry or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent. Graduate MS or MBA degree in finance/accounting a plus.
Subject matter expertise of technical accounting standards and generally accepted valuation methods for complex and alternative investment classes (e.g., private equity, direct loans, real estate, fund-of-funds)
Prior experience preparing and/or auditing security valuations a plus
Knowledge of operational risk management and internal controls, governance, and oversight processes
Advanced, working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access
Collaborative working style, willingness to roll up sleeves and tackle complex problems
The Skills You Bring
Motivated initiative-taker with the ability to work independently
Ability to apply sound judgment to spot issues, assess risks, and identify items requiring attention
Unwavering commitment to accuracy, quality, and completion of tasks
Possess excellent organizational, operations, and project/process management skills
Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation capability
Advanced excel skills and experience developing light automation solutions
Possess strong research and analytical skills
Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/initiatives and handle time-sensitive activities
Ability to explain valuation concepts to diverse audiences
The Team
The Asset Management Treasurer’s Office provides fiduciary oversight of Fidelity’s funds, shareholder activity, and service providers. We use industry knowledge, technical experience, and our responsibility as fiduciaries to set and monitor adherence to fund policies, and we support the Funds’ Boards of Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities to the Fidelity Funds. In addition to overseeing Fidelity’s existing products, we also actively support Asset Management’s efforts to expand investment capabilities by ensuring appropriate oversight is in place for new products prior to implementation.
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Category:
Investment Operations
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 every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.