Senior IT Systems Analyst
Fidelity Investments · Roanoke, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Roanoke, TX
Job highlights
- Analyze and build Alternative Investments platform.
- Collaborate with business and development teams.
- Translate technical requirements into product needs.
- Utilize SQL, APIs, and agile methodologies.
- Influence decisions with data and analysis.
About the role
Senior IT Systems Analyst
Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) technology team is seeking a Senior IT Systems Analyst with advanced product analyst experience to join the FFIO Alternative Investment team and play a critical role in building the Alternative Investments platform. This position is ideal for a client-obsessed, strategic thinker with deep analytical skills, who thrives at the intersection of business operations, data, and product innovation. Your role will blend leadership and planning expertise with a passion for delivering results. This role requires a self-starter who can champion collaboration and cultivate a close partnership with business and development teams to help craft and implement solutions on both client and server-side technologies.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience as a product analyst, business analyst, or similar role in a digital or operational transformation environment focused on customer or associate facing solutions.
- Strong understanding of operations workflows and processes, preferably in financial services or other regulated industry.
- Ability to translate technical requirements and operational processes into intuitive, actionable product requirements.
- Demonstrated experience informing product strategy and delivery, including opportunity identification, solution design, and working with technology teams for delivery.
- Proficient with tools such as JIRA, JIRA Align, Confluence, Miro, or other analytics and product planning tools.
- Proficient with agile development methodologies and working with cross-functional product teams, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
- Strong communicator with proven stakeholder management and storytelling skills; effectively conveys in technology terms verbal and written with usage of data and visualizations.
- Problem-solver that can identify issues, explore solutions, and identify the next course of action.
- Ability to have hard conversations with business stakeholders through strong presentation skills of the data and analysis that helps influence the outcome of their decisions.
- Proven experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and programming in general.
- Strong understanding and experience with complex relational database schemas and SQL management tools.
- Proven experience working with REST, SOAP, JSON, and APIs.
The Team
Fidelity Fund & Investment Operations (FFIO) provides accounting and investment management support services for Fidelity mutual funds and other retail and institutional investment products. These services include calculating and distributing NAVs, distribution rates, and yields for a wide variety of investment products, preparing fund financial statements, dividend estimates, and tax returns, monitoring delivery of fund trades to custodian banks, processing corporate actions, collecting securities income on behalf of the funds, reconciling, reporting, and moving money in support of fund shareholder transactions, and managing fund liquidity.
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Category: Information Technology
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Senior IT Systems Analyst
- Product Analysis
- Financial Services Operations
- Agile Development
- SQL
- API Integration (REST/SOAP/JSON)
- Database Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-Solving
- Technical Requirements Translation
Skills & topics
- Senior IT Systems Analyst
- Product Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Financial Services
- Investment Operations
- Alternative Investments
- Agile
- SQL
- API
- JIRA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your product analysis, financial services experience, and technical skills like SQL and APIs.
- Showcase problem-solving: Emphasize your ability to identify issues, explore solutions, and influence outcomes with data.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Detail your experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in agile environments.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your SQL proficiency, API knowledge, and experience with relational databases.
- Understand Fidelity's values: Research their commitment to client obsession, innovation, and regulatory compliance.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is required for the Senior IT Systems Analyst role at Fidelity Investments?
- The Senior IT Systems Analyst role at Fidelity Investments requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience as a product or business analyst. Experience in digital or operational transformation, financial services, and translating technical requirements into product needs is highly valued. Proficiency in SQL, APIs, and agile methodologies is also essential.
- What is the work arrangement for a Senior IT Systems Analyst at Fidelity Investments?
- Most roles at Fidelity, including this Senior IT Systems Analyst position, are hybrid. This typically means working onsite every other week. However, specific onsite requirements can vary, and it's best to consult with your recruiter for exact expectations.
- What kind of projects will a Senior IT Systems Analyst work on within the FFIO Alternative Investment team?
- As a Senior IT Systems Analyst on the FFIO Alternative Investment team, you will play a critical role in building the Alternative Investments platform. This involves collaborating with business and development teams to craft and implement solutions using both client and server-side technologies.
- How important are communication and stakeholder management skills for this role at Fidelity?
- Communication and stakeholder management are crucial for this Senior IT Systems Analyst position. You'll need strong storytelling skills, the ability to convey technical information clearly, and the capability to influence business stakeholders through data-driven presentations and hard conversations.
- Does Fidelity Investments offer immigration sponsorship for the Senior IT Systems Analyst position?
- No, Fidelity Investments is not providing immigration sponsorship for this Senior IT Systems Analyst position.
- What tools and methodologies are expected for a Senior IT Systems Analyst at Fidelity?
- Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, JIRA Align, Confluence, and Miro is expected. You should also be well-versed in agile development methodologies and accustomed to working with cross-functional product teams, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
- What is the educational background typically required for a Senior IT Systems Analyst at Fidelity Investments?
- A Bachelor's degree is the standard educational requirement for this Senior IT Systems Analyst role at Fidelity Investments. This is coupled with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a similar analyst capacity.