Director of Strategic Contracts & Risk Leadership

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Director, Strategic Contracts to lead complex supplier negotiations and contract administration. You will partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Procurement to minimize risk and maximize value for Fidelity.

You will advise senior leaders, influence stakeholders, and drive contract strategy across the business units, vendors, and external partners, while maintaining executive presence and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; JD strongly preferred.
• 8-10 years of equivalent experience in advanced legal studies or purchasing, including complex contract negotiations.
• Proactive management of key business partner relationships.
• Ability to influence executives with fact-based decision support.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven collaboration across Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Vendor Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, negotiation, and administration of supplier contracts.
• Advise business leaders on contract decisions and risk considerations.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, compliance, and other stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide contract analysis and point-of-view for decision support.
• Drive quality, process improvements, and contracting vehicle strategies.

Skills

Executive presence

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Contract risk guidance

Relationship management

Complex contracting models

Education

Bachelor’s degree; JD strongly preferred

Job description

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Director, Strategic Contracts to lead complex supplier negotiations and contract administration. You will partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Procurement to minimize risk and maximize value for Fidelity.

You will advise senior leaders, influence stakeholders, and drive contract strategy across the business units, vendors, and external partners, while maintaining executive presence and delivering results.