Senior Process Specialist - DB Operations

Fidelity; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity in Chennai seeks a Senior Process Specialist to accurately process pension calculations of varying complexity in a multi-client setup. You will learn Fidelity systems, process financial transactions, and collaborate with upstream/downstream teams to deliver services to clients.

The role emphasizes high-quality work, strong customer focus, timely processing, and ongoing training to enhance performance. Location is Chennai with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong comprehension and interpretation of plan documents.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changes.
• Shift work and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process pension calculations accurately and timely in a multi-client environment.
• Handle estimates, termination benefits and final benefits per client guidelines.
• Refer to plan guidelines for accurate benefit calculations.
• Identify calculation-related system issues and resolve them within time standards.
• Provide support to internal client-focused teams (Issue Resolution, Audit & Control, Client Service Manager).
• Build knowledge and act as SME for assigned clients; update User Procedure Documentation as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Customer focus

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Senior Process Specialist

The Purpose of This Role

Under general supervision, the associate will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of pension calculations of Low to High complexity in a multi-client environment. Associate must understand fidelity systems, learn and process financial transactions on respective client database. They should also work closely with upstream and downstream processes for the overall service to the end client / participant.

The Value You Deliver

• Pension calculation based on customer request received through Customer Service Group or online request.
• Process various types of pension benefit requests like estimates, termination benefits and final benefits.
• Benefit calculation should be performed by referring to the plan guidelines for respective clients.
• Identifying the calculation related system issues and fixing the same within the defined timeliness and accuracy standards.
• Provide support to internal client focusing teams (Issue Resolution, Audit & Control, Client Service Manager's etc.)
• Work towards building functional knowledge and serving as the subject matter expert on assigned clients
• High quality of work with strong customer orientation.
• Ensure timely completion of transaction based on the turnaround agreed on the request type
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of work items
• Contribute to the team environment and overall effective services provided to Fidelity's client base
• Take initiative to undergo training to enhance their individual job performance
• Validating and provide inputs to update User Procedure Documentation (UPD)
• Provide back-up coverage for other transaction processors, as needed

The Skills that are Key to this role

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong Comprehension skills. Good at interpretation of plan documents.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills and implementing solutions
• Good at numbers (numerical ability)
• Logical reasoning and Analytical thinking
• Service mind set - Customer or Participant focus
• Strong PC Software skills (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn and adapt to changes and new processes
• Motivated and committed to excellence; positive attitude and "can do" work ethic.

The Skills that are Good to Have for this role

• Adapt to change
• Be flexible with workload and accommodate client needs
• Willingness to work in "Shifts"
• Work in a team environment

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

Client Service Manager – Assists with Client Issues/Inquiries specific to calculations (Daily)

Operations Deliver Leader – Assists with Client Issues/Inquiries specific to calculations (Daily)

Employee Resolution – Assists with Client Issues/Inquiries specific to calculations (Daily)

Onshore Calculation Team – Uses subject matter expertise in training offshore associates and provide resolution (As needed)

Retirement Initiation – Assists with inquiries; Identifies gaps in processes and works with team to resolve them (Daily)

Disbursements – Assists on making the payments to the customer/participant (Weekly)

No direct interaction with customers/participant except the communication provided through letters for customer queries.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree (Mathematics, Finance or Business) or equivalent is required
• Actuarial background is preferred

Location: Chennai

Shift timings : Flexible

Category:

Transaction Processing