Vice President – Treasurers Office - Alternatives Oversight, Private Equity

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

The Role

As a Vice President in the Asset Management Treasurer’s Office, you will work with senior members of Asset Management, specifically collaborating with Fidelity’s alternatives center of excellence in evaluating new alternative products and designing, executing, and maintaining oversight programs for significant business processes, including accounting policy, financial reporting, valuation, expenses, distribution and governance.

This position will work across the Treasurer’s Office and with various Fidelity teams such as the back-office functions, legal, risk, compliance, and investment divisions in considering product structure, unique aspects of operations and financial, regulatory and tax reporting. You will be part of the team that assesses oversight practices and operational readiness of these products, following the products through to launch and continuing oversight through the on-going operations. This role requires strong influencing skills as well as the ability to maintain and improve business partner relationships.

The Expertise and skills you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferable
• Minimum 15 plus years industry or equivalent experience
• Certified public accounting certification (CPA) preferred
• Experience with various alternative asset classes, with a primary focus on private equity and private equity fund-of-fund structures
• Technical and business knowledge of various legal entity types (e.g., hedge funds, mutual funds, master/feeder, multi-class, open and closed end, etc).
• Knowledge of operational risk management and internal controls, governance and oversight processes
• Understands the key elements of a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program for an alternative’s asset manager
• Experience evaluating opportunities for improvements in process through technology solutions
• Advanced technical skills in mutual fund and private fund accounting including financial reporting
• Advanced knowledge of investment types, fund products and investment company operations
• Ability to manage multiple points of view and influence others
• Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions
• Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work optimally across organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Solid organizational and interpersonal skills

The Team

The Asset Management Treasurers 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 Mutual 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.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000-$264,000 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.

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Investment Operations