Job Description

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Are you interested in using data, technology, and strategic thinking to solve complex business challenges? The Compliance Strategy & Framework team is seeking a motivated Co-op to help drive innovation, operational excellence, and scalable compliance solutions across Fidelity Institutional.

In this role, you will gain exposure to how compliance programs are designed, governed, and optimized within a leading financial services organization. You will partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, and business stakeholders to leverage data, streamline processes, and support strategic initiatives that strengthen the firm's governance and control environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who enjoy analytics, process improvement, business strategy, and using technology to create meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) system enhancements, data management activities, and process optimization efforts, through research, analysis, and project execution.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, metrics, and dashboards that provide insights into compliance program effectiveness and business trends, identify efficiency opportunities, and help design future-state solutions.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies, documenting workflows, and supporting automation opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance compliance frameworks, strengthen controls, and support evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Human Resources, and business partners to support cross-functional initiatives and solve complex business challenges.
• Research regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging technologies to support program enhancements and innovation within the compliance function.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Risk Management, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and develop insights.
• Interest in strategy, business transformation, operational excellence, compliance, risk management, or financial services.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for solving complex problems and improving processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Interest in emerging technologies, automation, and data-driven decision making.

The Team

Fidelity Institutional (“FI”) offers clearing, custody, investment products, brokerage, and trading services to a broad range of financial intermediary firms and institutional clients.

The mission of FI Compliance is to maintain the highest professional compliance standards, while supporting fast-paced product, service, and system development. To realize this mission, we provide the tools and resources needed to ensure FI’s compliance with regulations and Fidelity policies. FI Compliance supports the several businesses within FI, including Green Pier FinTech, Fidelity Capital Markets, Client Experience, Products and Advisory Solutions, Client Relationship, Plynk, and Strategy, Analytics, and Market Readiness.

This role sits within the Strategy & Framework team in FI Compliance. Strategy and Framework focuses on innovation and continuous advancement of the compliance program.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications

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Administration

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.