Job Description:

The Role

This Vice President role is a critical leadership position responsible for shaping and advancing Asset Management’s (AM) data strategy and data operating model in alignment with Fidelity’s broader enterprise vision. You will lead a high-performing team and partner closely with senior business leaders and technology stakeholders to drive data governance, data quality, strategic prioritization, and the analysis and implementation of shared data enhancements. Working across AM and key Fidelity business groups, you will play a central role in evolving the AM data operating model to enable scale, reduce risk, and ensure AI readiness. Success in this role requires a transformational leader who brings strong business acumen, deep technical understanding, and the ability to inspire and lead change at scale.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Deep leadership experience within financial services, asset management, business operations, and/or technology-driven organizations.

• Proven track record of implementing transformation initiatives and delivering strategic automation solutions.

• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to influence, align, and inspire stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across functions.

• Strategic problem solver capable of developing a business vision and turning it into actionable operational strategies.

• Strong program leadership capabilities, including scoping, prioritization, and end‑to‑end ownership of complex, multi‑disciplinary initiatives with enterprise or global impact.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Skilled in partner engagement, executive reporting, and governance.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the Asset Management business and its interdependencies across all organizational functions.

Technical Leadership

• Experience building or running data governance programs or data operations within a large, distributed organization.

• Strong grasp of industry trends in AI, unstructured data management, and organizational knowledge cataloging.

• Experience and knowledge of financial services market data vendors.

Leadership Characteristics

• Highly collaborative, enterprise‑minded leader who breaks down organizational silos, builds strong cross‑functional partnerships, and fosters a cohesive, high‑trust team culture.

• Leads with transparency and accountability, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning, self‑reflection, and ongoing improvement for both self and teams.

• Demonstrates strategic foresight and risk awareness in developing long-term solutions.

• Authentically champions Fidelity’s values of integrity, excellence, and customer focus.

The Value You Deliver

• Work with senior leaders across the organization to refine the AM data operating model to deliver practical governance, improved quality, and AI readiness in our data environment.

• Drive the implementation of data governance and maintain expertise in data governance best practices.

• Develop, manage, and evolve frameworks to ensure Fidelity’s data is high quality and managed within a sound controls environment to support highly sensitive operational and investment processes.

• Collaborate with AM Technology, FFIO, and other Fidelity business partners to implement innovative and creative data solutions.

• Work across AM to prioritize, design, and implement common data solutions.

• Detect and manage changes in the business that may impact the data operating model or strategy.

• Monitor industry trends and directions and assess possible impacts on internal strategies.

The Team

The Data Strategy and Governance team is at the heart of Asset Management’s data ecosystem, shaping how data is governed, trusted, and ready for advanced analytics and AI. We partner across AM, Technology, and Fidelity to deliver scalable data solutions that improve quality, reduce risk, and enable smarter decision‑making. Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team influencing how data powers investment and operational excellence across the firm.

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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