Project Manager

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and expertly.

Business Overview

Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC) is the leading independent clearing broker and custodian in the Canadian market. We provide trade execution, clearing, custody and back-office support services to Canadian-based brokerage firms and the Canadian brokerage arms of U.S.-based firms. Fidelity Clearing Canada’s core values for solution delivery are centered around transparency, leadership, and collaboration.

What You Will Do

The Project Manager will support a multi-year enterprise automation initiative. They will be responsible for successful planning and execution of cross-functional initiatives that define and deliver solutions to meet business needs, tackle business problems and develop new service and product offerings to our clients. Fidelity Clearing initiatives drive scalability, innovation, and continuous improvement of our services in the Canadian Marketplace. The ideal candidate is an adaptable professional, with an entrepreneurial mindset, a high degree of initiative; comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

The Project Manager will be accountable for planning and executing projects by:

• Strategizing on delivery approach with business stakeholders, and leadership
• Developing and executing on a plan with key achievements and clear deliverables and timelines
• Day to day Scrum Master responsibilities to distributed Agile delivery teams
• Champion Agile values across the organization
• Project Resource Management, tracking of work progress and project financials
• Business Readiness Planning / Deployment / Transition to Operations
• Managing project risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Working and presenting with senior management and C-level executives and clients

What We Are Looking For:

• Completed Post-secondary Degree (University/College) or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of Project Management experience in the financial industry, preferably within Capital Markets
• Experience managing process automation initiatives
• Working experience within an Agile delivery environment and knowledge of various agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean
• Agile/SAFe/Scrum Master Certification is an asset, PMP Certification or equivalent

The Skills You Bring:

• Experience in Project Planning, Management and Lifecycle methodologies
• Excellent grasp of Agile values, principles, and practices including experience facilitating events like Sprint Planning, standups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Experience in managing multiple priorities in a matrix environment
• Able to build relationships and manage multiple external vendors with the focus on integration of vendor solutions with internal ecosystems of processes and technologies
• Possesses strong communication and influencing skills

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca .

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.