Credit Risk Officer jobs in Boston, MA

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Credit Risk

As a Senior Manager Credit Risk, you will independently assess and evaluate the credit worthiness of bank and broker-dealer counterparties across Fidelity platforms, primarily including National Financial Services (NFS, which includes Fidelity Capital Markets), FDIC Sweep, and Treasury. You will also monitor the credit and market exposures to these counterparts. You will perform a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the financial condition of the firm, the products and markets in which the firm is engaged, the strength of the firm’s management team and whether there is any reputational risk in doing business with the counterpart. You will monitor trading line usage for assigned counterparts, identify issues, and escalate with proposed solutions to the Vice President of Credit Risk as needed.

The Team

The Fidelity Institutional (FI) Credit Risk Management Team sits within the Fidelity Enterprise Risk Management organization and is part of the Credit and Counterparty Risk Center of Excellence. The team is responsible for credit risk assessments of new and existing counterparties/clients including but not limited to banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, registered investment advisers and corporations.

The Expertise You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting

• 5 years of related credit experience

• MBA a plus

• CFA or CFA Candidacy helpful but not required, or willingness to obtain

The Skills You Bring

• Your knowledge of bank/broker-dealer industry, capital markets products, and financial statement analysis

• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills that will be leveraged in influencing decisions

• Your ability to work effectively in a trading environment, prioritize workload and contribute as a member of a dynamic, fast paced team

• Strong teammate who is proactive, takes initiative, and communicates effectively with others

• Your experience with Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau/Power BI

The Value You Deliver

• Performing written credit analysis on assigned new and existing bank/broker-dealer counterparts and establishing appropriate credit limits and guidelines based on analysis

• Monitoring and escalating credit and market exposure as necessary, utilizing various financial tools to assess, monitor, and measure daily counterparty activity

• Collaborating with the FCM trading desks, product teams, middle and back offices, treasury, as well as legal, risk, compliance partners to resolve issues and support the needs of the business/products

• Documenting enhancements to existing credit risk policies and procedures and assisting in drafting new policies and procedures as needed

• Developing and implementing credit risk monitoring techniques and assisting in the evaluation of new products and trading systems for the business and the Credit Risk group

• Participating in the development, enhancement and testing of risk management systems

• Supporting the development and training of risk associates within the group

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.

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.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

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.

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, detailed in this document, 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.

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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.

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.