Director, Fraud Risk Oversight

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

The Fraud Risk Oversight team works in close partnership with 1st line Fraud Operations teams and Business Units across the firm to develop and enhance overall fraud risk management framework. As a Director, you will report to the Head of Fraud Risk Oversight and play a key role in developing and leading critical components of the program, including risk governance, incident and issue management, and risk assessments. You will collaborate extensively with Fidelity’s risk organization, first line fraud teams and business groups, providing subject matter expertise to support the development of a robust Fraud Risk Management program.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge to 1st line fraud and operational functions.

• Conduct independent risk assessments on fraud risk management processes and controls, identify control gaps and enhancement opportunities, and provide recommendations.

• Coordinate fraud risk incident management, including assuring end-to-end risk remediation.

• Partner with stakeholders in development of fraud risk metrics/KRIs, risk appetite/tolerance management, and supporting taxonomies and reporting.

• Fraud risk advisory support in the development of new products, services, and key business projects.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Preferred at least 10+ years of industry experience in roles such as Fraud Management or Operational Risk Management roles with a Fraud / Risk Management component at complex financial services institutions, e.g. brokerage, wealth management, banks or fintech companies

• Familiarity with Fraud Risk threats and control approaches across prevention, detection, surveillance, and response.

• Solid experience conducting risk assessments of business processes and controls, including evaluating current-state risks and control design/effectiveness, identifying gaps or issues, and developing actionable remediation plans

• Strong knowledge of Operational Risk Management practices and approaches – including best practices related to process/risk/control framework implementation, operational risk assessments, incident management, control validation strategies, as well as the implementation of Key Risk Indicators and reporting to drive effective risk governance with business partners.

• Project management skills preferred.

• Excellent social skills including succinct written and verbal communication.

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with partner teams.

The Team

The Fraud Risk Oversight team serves as second line of defense, providing oversight and support to the enterprise-wide for Fidelity’s fraud risk management program. The team is part of the Risk organization supporting Fidelity’s Workplace Investing (WI), Retail Brokerage, and Wealth Management business lines, and reports directly to the Head of WI, Wealth and Brokerage Risk. More broadly, the function sits within the Fidelity’s Risk Group, which includes the major Risk functions from across the enterprise and employs a range of Risk Management programs and capabilities. Central to the Risk Group’s mission is close collaboration with partners throughout the Firm – including Business Leaders, Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Security – in pursuit of our common goal of protecting the Firm, its associates, and customers.

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.

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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