Associate, Global Pricing

Title:                     Associate, Global Pricing              

Department:       GPS Delivery

Location:             Kingswood

Reports To:         Manager, Global Pricing

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $783.6 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

We are committed to being a truly flexible employer, encouraging and trusting our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our business, our colleagues and our clients. We offer the maximum possible flexibility over where and when you work for all, considering your role and any local regulations. We call this new approach “dynamic working”.

Find out more about what we do, our history, our new approach of “dynamic working“ and how you could be a part of our future at careers.fidelityinternational.com/about-us.

Our Values

Integrity - Doing the right thing, every time and putting the client first

Trust - Empowering each other to take the initiative and make good decision

Our Behaviours

Our employees should be:

Brave - Challenge the status quo, be accountable and speak up

Bold - Act with conviction, encourage diverse thinking and keep things simple

Curious - Learn to do new things in better ways and encourage fresh thinking

Compassionate - Have empathy, care for colleagues, clients and the community

Department Description

Global Pricing Group is part of GPS Delivery that plays a critical role in Fidelity’s client investments. The team is responsible for bulk dealing of trades, fund pricing, and onboarding both Fidelity and Third Party funds across all Fidelity platforms.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately executing pricing cycles, processing Third-Party Provider dealings, and assisting in corporate actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Run daily fund dealing cut-offs, bulk deal processing, fund pricing cut-offs, and send client instructions for Fidelity Onshore, Offshore, Third Party, Exchange Traded, Workplace Investment and Multi National Life Company Fund offerings.
• Input, reconcile, and quality check deals to enable settlement with the Third Parties; input and verify third-party fund prices.
• Assist corporate actions covering fund mergers, launches and closures of new and existing Third Party providers and funds
• Understand processes and develop technical understanding to be applied on decision-makings
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements and ensure they are abided
• Communicate work progress, escalating any possible business-critical issues appropriately
• Have flexibility to cover various shift patterns between 8am - 8pm and cover at least one UK bank holiday shift per year (individual requests could be accommodated). Shifts are on rota starting at 8am-4pm until 12pm-8pm.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• The ability to deliver an excellent service within agreed timeframes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player, while also able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn continuously in an evolving environment
• Sound PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

As 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.