January 2027 - Leap Systems Analyst

Fidelity Investments; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments invites candidates to join the Leap Program, a 10-week immersive technology experience designed to transition from college to a full-time tech career. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and receive mentorship from engineers and leaders in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Participants will explore AI-native development, gain exposure across the full delivery lifecycle, and build a strong professional network while advancing toward long-term

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have earned or be on track to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Familiarity with requirements gathering, documentation, or systems analysis concepts (academic or internship experience).
• Foundational awareness of data concepts (e.g., data flows, data validation, querying).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis by participating in stakeholder discussions, capturing requirements, and clarifying ambiguities with guidance.
• Work on real projects from start to finish across the delivery lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, testing, and implementation.
• Create and maintain user stories, specs, acceptance criteria, and process/data flow diagrams.
• Understand business context, system workflows, data flows, and dependencies across the tech stack.
• Assist with data analysis: run queries, validate data, investigate issues, and identify gaps to meeting business needs.
• Assist testing by creating test cases, executing tests, analyzing results, and logging defects.
• Explore emerging tools and AI, applying them responsibly to improve analysis and delivery.
• Contribute as part of a team delivering solutions to help customers achieve long-term financial goals.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Visio

Draw.io

Job description

Job Description:

Fidelity Leap Program

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

Launch your tech career by building real solutions that impact millions.

Ready to go beyond the classroom? Build technology that powers financial outcomes for millions of customers - supporting individuals, employers, and institutions across a global, diversified business with trillions in assets. Join Fidelity's Leap Program and start your career alongside thousands of technologists shaping the future of financial services.

About the Leap Program

Our 10-week immersive program is designed to help you transition from college to a full-time technology career.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, build production-ready skills, and grow alongside a cohort of peers, all while solving real, complex business challenges.

What you’ll gain:

• Real-world technology experience from day one
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders
• A strong peer network that lasts beyond the program
• A clear path to continued growth at Fidelity

Program Highlights

Learn by Building

Work on real projects in a supportive environment where you can experiment, learn, and make an impact.

AI-Native Development

Use AI tools as part of your daily workflow, learning how to apply them responsibly to modern engineering challenges.

Cohort Experience

Join a group of peers in an in-person, team-based setting with built-in support, coaching, and collaboration.

Career Acceleration

This isn't just a program, it's the start of your career. Continue growing with meaningful work, mentorship, and long-term opportunities at Fidelity.

The Role

We're looking for curious, driven systems analysts who want to understand how technology and business come together to solve problems and deliver value for customers.

In this role, you will:

• Support analysis activities by participating in stakeholder discussions, capturing requirements, and helping clarify ambiguities with guidance from senior analysts and team members
• Work on real projects from start to finish, gaining exposure to the full delivery lifecycle including requirements, architecture, design, testing, and implementation
• Create and maintain documentation such as user stories, functional specifications, acceptance criteria, and process/data flow diagrams using standard tools and templates, while describing basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis
• Develop an understanding of business context, system workflows, data flows, and upstream/downstream dependencies across the technology landscape
• Support basic data analysis activities, including running queries, validating test data, and investigating simple data or system issues. while identifying gaps between current systems and future business needs.
• Assist with testing efforts by creating test cases, executing tests, analyzing results, and logging defects
• Explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI, and learn how to apply them responsibly to improve analysis and delivery outcomes
• Contribute as part of a team focused on delivering solutions that help customers achieve their long-term financial goals

Skills You Bring

• To be eligible, applicants must have earned or be on track to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Familiarity with requirements gathering, documentation, or systems analysis concepts (academic or internship experience)
• Foundational awareness of data concepts (e.g., data flows, data validation, or querying)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to break down problems and ask thoughtful, clarifying questions
• Familiarity with diagramming tools such as Visio or Drawio
• Hands-on project or internship experience (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning

Why Fidelity?

• Work on systems and products used by millions
• Access to diverse tech stack and AI tools
• Structured career development and mobility
• Strong mentorship culture
• Competitive benefits and stability

If you're excited to learn how technology enables business outcomes and want to build a strong foundation in systems analysis, Fidelity is a great fit for you. We hire for fundamentals, learning agility and problem-solving, and are committed to help you grow.

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:

Category:

Information Technology

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.