Engagement Lead

The Role 

As Engagement Lead, you lead the day-to-day management of strategy projects critical to Fidelity Businesses. Our projects aim to solve Fidelity’s most critical business issues, and your role is highly valued by business leaders to drive critical thinking of strategic initiatives forward. The project management and business partner relationship support that you provide to the team and our internal clients helps craft the future of Fidelity’s businesses. These projects are typically staffed with three to six associates over a four to six-month timeframe. Your role is to help scope the project, lead and manage workstreams, develop your team, and partner with senior Fidelity business leaders to drive successful outcomes.
The Expertise & Skills you bring 

• You hold an MBA.

• The position requires significant management consulting, strategy, or similar experience with at least one year in the project manager role, preferably with a premier consulting firm or in a strategy group.

• You have 7-10 years of work experience, including pre-MBA experience; consulting, strategy or financial services industry experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the intermediary and institutional space.

• You must have outstanding analytical, communication, conceptual thinking, project management and problem-solving capabilities.

• You have both the flexibility and the skill to lead and contribute to teams.

• Experience with project and team management, specifically including strategy development, evaluation of new products and services, and business transformation

• Understanding and knowledge of the financial intermediary and institutional industry, including but not limited to, industry dynamics, client needs, emerging trends, new products or solutions, and competitive landscape

• Understanding of key intermediary and institutional activities including but not limited to investment sales, capital markets, advisor solutions and go-to-market strategies.

• Ability to synthesize analysis and research into strategic insights and practical recommendations, including strategic analysis, financial analysis, operational analysis, and primary/secondary research

• Capable of influencing middle to senior management through both personal interactions as well as the creation and delivery of presentations

• Ability to assess risk and operationalize findings - turning research into actions

• Proficient in quantifying challenges and requirements related to execution

• Driver of decisions in complex environments with multiple partners

• Skilled in building relationships with peers and executives in a variety of capacities

• A desire to work with people development and mentoring

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Team

Fidelity Consulting ('FC') consists of ~100 top talent strategy consultants who work across the Fidelity enterprise to inspire, identify, and define new paths for Fidelity’s future. Fidelity Consulting addresses strategic challenges and opportunities with thoughtful, rigorous, and provocative points of view by attracting diverse top talent and developing them into Fidelity’s future leaders. We deliver value in a variety of ways, from leading small group projects focused on growth and innovation, to consulting on enterprise-wide initiatives. As a part of the FC team, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of strategic business challenges – preparing you for increasing leadership roles and advancing your career.

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.