Director, Asset Management Compliance - Digital Assets and ETFs

Be a part of Fidelity Asset Management’s digital asset and ETF initiatives and join Fidelity’s efforts to further the framework and structure needed in crypto research, tokenization, investment product development, distribution, digital asset education, and ETF oversight and governance. The Digital Asset Management and ETF team strives to deliver a diverse range of digital asset investment and ETF vehicles and capabilities to meet the growing needs of our retail, intermediary, and institutional clients. The team includes compliance, trading, business development, product, fund operations, and business operations.

The Role

As a compliance associate for the digital asset and ETF team, you will build and maintain relationships with business partners, advise on policy matters, and coordinate key compliance activities relevant to digital assets and ETFs. You are responsible for working with the broader AMC to implement this compliance program, which supports critical initiatives, new products, business partner reporting, and error resolution.

In this role, you will build and maintain strong working relationships with Fidelity senior management, providing timely awareness of key risks, issues, and results with Asset Management leaders.

This role will include a blend of at-home and in-office work. Learn more about how Fidelity has adopted Dynamic Working.

Asset Management Compliance

Asset Management Compliance (“AMC”) works closely with the investment teams across all asset classes reviewing global regulations, investor requirements, and corporate policies in the interest of promoting customer trust and confidence in Fidelity. AMC is committed to driving Fidelity forward through business partnership and stewardship, platform modernization, and talent development. AMC associates are passionate about delivering sound guidance and creative solutions timely to support Asset Management in delivering the best customer experience in the financial services industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, lead and maintain the digital asset and ETF compliance program and serve as a compliance contact for digital assets and ETFs.
• Assist with developing an overall strategic vision for the digital assets and ETF compliance functional areas.
• Assist with the development compliance policies and procedures; monitor the design and operating effectiveness of controls; track legal and regulatory changes and trends; identify and resolve digital assets and ETF compliance issues; and help oversee regulatory examinations and assessments.
• Support from a compliance standpoint a broad range of activity across digital asset and ETF products and services businesses, including developing new products and services and launching new business initiatives.
• Partner with trading, portfolio management, research, legal, risk and operational teams in support of operations and client portfolios.
• Assist with the design, lead and maintain the digital asset and ETF compliance program and serve as a compliance contact for digital assets and ETFs.
• Assist with Developing an overall strategic vision for the digital assets and ETF compliance functional areas.

The Expertise You Have

• 10+ years of compliance, legal and/or regulatory experience
• Understanding of digital assets and blockchain technologies, including crypto assets, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), security tokens, and different types of blockchain protocols.
• Understanding of the structure and operations of ETFs.
• Understanding of the asset management industry, securities markets, and buy-side trading.

The Skills You Bring

• Strong leadership skills that embody Fidelity’s Leadership Principles
• Outstanding relationship management, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Entrepreneurial thinker; accountable for and skilled in exercising good judgment
• High degree of integrity and strong work ethic; orientation toward results; positive demeanor
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to simultaneously identify, prioritize, and address multiple issues and quickly respond to shifts in priorities
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and championing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and expansive work environment where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences.

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.