Director, Pre-Hire Vetting Programs and Background Investigations

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Job Description: Director, Background Investigations The Role As a Director on the firm’s Background Investigations team, you will be working in an industry-leading, collaborative, fast–paced environment and will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive global background vetting of new hires and other investigative capabilities for Fidelity. In this role, you will focus on overseeing a team of background investigators and apply deep investigative knowledge and expertise on a range of matters. You will also partner closely with Internal Investigations and other business partners across the firm on escalated or sensitive issues. The Director will also play a critical role in strategic initiatives, such as the development of our technology roadmap. · Provide outstanding leadership and investigative expertise · Drive operational excellence · Partner closely with key stakeholder across the firm · Implement transformational upgrades to modernize the team’s process and technology The location for this role is RI, NH, NJ, TX, FL, CO, UT or KY. The Expertise and Skills You Bring · 12-15 years of law enforcement, investigations, security, risk, or similar experience · Management and coaching expertise, from entry level to people managers · Demonstrated expertise in investigative analysis and techniques · Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills · Executive briefing experience - PowerPoint slide and deck creation. · Exceptional relationship management and communication skills · Strong leadership and operational process management skills · Track record of managing a portfolio of investigations with diverse sensitivities and priority levels · Ability to quickly diagnose and navigate sensitive organizational matters · Experience building new programs or frameworks preferred · Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Certifications: Category: Security 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.