Systems Analyst

FMR LLC

Durham, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Background Investigation, Backlog Prioritization, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Credit Analysis, Data Modeling, Delivery Management, Documentation, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Services, Functional Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insomnia, Investment Management, Investment Services, Legal, Litigation, Microsoft Exchange Server, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Backlog, Product Management, Product Support, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Securities, Securities Investments, Software Architecture, Sprint Planning, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Strategy, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testing, Time Management, Use Cases, Wealth Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Durham, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

Systems Analyst

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role Strategic Advisors Technology (SAT) is seeking a Systems Analyst to play a vital role in one of Fidelitys critical strategic programs. In this role, you will partner with Fidelity business stakeholders to understand their key business drivers and business requirements. This is not just about gathering requirements; its about understanding the why behind them. You will then work with your Development Team and technology counterparts to translate these into user stories and deliver high-quality, innovative, and timely solutions.

This role requires a dedicated, curious, and passionate Systems Analyst who brings strong skills in the following areas:

  • Supporting your Product Managers collaboration with business stakeholders to gather and analyze business and functional requirements and confirm these via meaningful artifacts (Business Requirements documents, process flows, use cases, etc.).
  • Converting business requirements into user stories and planning into appropriate sprints.
  • Identifying and managing risks and dependencies for planned work.
  • Supporting your Product Manager in implementing delivery plans through quarterly planning and backlog management.
  • Managing product backlogs using collaborative tools including JIRA and Confluence.
  • Translating complex business requirements into user stories with well-defined business value and acceptance criteria.
  • Leading team refinement sessions to ensure stories are clear and ready for sprint planning.
  • Defining story acceptance tests in collaboration with the team, applying Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) principles during refinement.
  • Ownership of user story sign-off, ensuring the delivery meets the requirements and has passed all tests (automated and manual).
  • Proactively identifying opportunities for process and system improvements to extend the value delivered to your business partners.
  • Where Needed: Participation in End-to-End test activities to ensure functionality is working per the requirements.

Education and Experience

  • At minimum, a Bachelors degree or foreign education equivalent in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a Systems Analyst.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Financial services industry knowledge and experience is highly desirable.
  • Investment management and/or wealth management domain knowledge is a plus.
  • Two (2) years of experience in the Systems Analyst role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analysis skills with a proven track record of delivery on complex technology projects.
  • Ability to understand the technology and software architecture of an application.
  • Experience with various tools that assist in analysis and testing, including SQL Developer, Insomnia, Kafka - Offset Explorer, and Datadog.
  • Experience understanding an applications data model and using SQL to query tables to assist with analysis and testing.
  • Ability to read code for analysis and support purposes is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and their application in Systems Analysis is desirable.
  • Has worked in an Agile environment that uses the Scrum Methodology and is experienced with the related events and artifacts.
  • Has effectively worked in a global team-based environment with team members in various locations and countries.

The Team As a Systems Analyst on the team, you work in partnership with the Strategic Advisors business stakeholders, team members, your Product Manager, and Product Area Leader to understand the product vision and challenges. From there, youll work with your technology counterparts to deliver innovative, cost-effective, architecturally aligned, and timely solutions. By demonstrating and promoting Fidelity and Agile leadership principles, you sustain and evolve our innovative agile culture.

Certifications

  • Category: Information Technology

Work Arrangements

  • 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.

Legal and Compliance Notice Please be advised that Fidelitys 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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Benefits Benefits that balance life and work. From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that the more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company Overview At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable Accommodations Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodationsfmr.com or by calling 800-835-5099 (prompt 2, option 3).

Equal Opportunity Employer Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Hybrid Work Schedule Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

Applicant Screening At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes, but is not limited to, a criminal, civil litigation, and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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About the Company

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FMR LLC

We help over ~40 million people feel more confident in their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 23,000 businesses, and support more than 3,600 advisory firms* with innovative investment and technology solutions to grow their businesses. Our diverse businesses and independence give us insight into the entire market and the stability needed to think and act for the long term as we deliver value to you.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1946
WEBSITE
https://jobs.fidelity.com/