Process Specialist - Brokerage Transformation & ChangeApply locations: Kingswood Fields OfficeTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoEnd Date: December 18, 2024 (5 days left to apply)Job requisition id: J54387
About the OpportunityJob Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 18 December 2024
Title: Process Specialist - Brokerage Transformation & Change
Department: Brokerage Operations Hub
Location: Kingswood, Surrey or Gurgaon
Reports To: Process Lead Transformation & Change
Level: 4
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About your teamBrokerage Operations, as part of the Brokerage Hub, is responsible for asset servicing and administration of Brokerage holdings on Fidelity's Retail Investment Platform.
Functional responsibilities are split into five areas: 1) Trade Operations for trade & settlement; 2) Corporate Actions for corporate events and dividends; 3) Stock Deposits for the transfer of certificated holdings; 4) Stock Plan Services (SPS) for related activities and processing; and 5) Controls for oversight of regulatory reporting and other controls across the team.
Within the Hub and working alongside these teams, is the Brokerage Transformation & Change Team who sit within the wider Change area in GPI&A Operations.
This area is responsible for the delivery of our Change agenda within GPI&A and work closely with colleagues across Operations, Technology, Business Change, Product and Propositions to support initiatives including small and large projects, system upgrades / patches / fixes and performing functional / regression testing.
About your roleThis role covers a wide range of responsibilities including working within the project scrums for all relevant Technology, Intelligent Automation and Business Process Improvement projects, the completion of testing, SME input and feedback for your areas of responsibility inside and outside of the scrums, decision making with regards to the change and escalation & reporting to the Process Ownership layer and Senior Management.
This challenging and hands-on role would suit an individual looking for a varied role, as no two days are the same while gaining experience across GPI&A Operations, PTSS and Technology.
It is expected that the successful individuals would go on to build a career within Operations and Fidelity.
Key Responsibilities & QualitiesSupport projects/enhancements/process improvements & regulatory changes.Opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their ability and take a lead role on initiatives.Gather requirements & create scripts, execute testing in various environments, raising and resolving defects (which can include FIL, Bravura and WBS issues).Work closely with teams including Brokerage Hub, Retail Operations, PTSS, Technology & Stockbroking Product to ensure smooth delivery of changes promoted into production and the oversight of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Forums within the Brokerage Hub.Ensure appropriate escalation of issues to management e.g.
those that have regulatory/reputational/financial risk.Capable of working in a virtual environment and manage their own workload, able to prioritise and organise accordingly.A strong team player with a can-do attitude reflected through a pro-active approach and demonstrated by problem resolution and task management.Close attention to detail, including reviewing test scripts and evidence as well as providing sign off for Brokerage related changes.Excellent expectation management with internal and external stakeholders.An enquiring mind with a willingness to learn, challenge status quo and a desire and satisfaction for completing tasks.Strong communication skills, an ability to create and present options in a professional, clear and concise fashion to aid stakeholder engagement, and enable effective decision making.Take ownership of issues and ensure they are resolved being flexible and adaptable, responding rapidly to a changing agenda.Comfortable in presenting to senior stakeholders in large forums (e.g.
Brokerage Bi-Weekly Meeting & Monthly Change Forums).Perform well under pressure and able to multi-task.Not afraid of speaking up and questioning project decisions to ensure the right outcome is achieved for both FIL and its customers.About youExperience within an Operations or Customer Service background ideally with Change experience.Brokerage knowledge is preferred (or ability to learn quickly).Experience of creating test scripts and performing regression/project testing.Understanding of change and testing processes (scrums/JIRA/confluence).Able to prioritise and organise effectively.Effective written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.Decision maker – problem solving and solution oriented.Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.The ability to question internal processes and encourage improvement.Support for BAU teams during contingency situations.Proficient in the use of Sonata, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Confluence, and JIRA.IOC exams would be encouraged if these were not already completed.Feel rewardedFor starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package.
We'll value your wellbeing and support your development.
And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us.
It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. Compliance NoticeAs an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work.
This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual Conduct Rules (COCON) apply to it, along with any other regulation.
We provide training on COCON and how it affects our employees.
More information about COCON can be found in the Employment Handbook.
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