Senior Manager, Compensation

Fidelity Investments; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments seeks a Senior Manager, Compensation to lead execution, governance, and enhancement of executive compensation and shareholder programs. You will analyze data, support processes, and partner with leaders to ensure programs are competitive and compliant.

Role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, Experience with Workday and compensation tools, and ability to manage sensitive information across a large organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5–7 years HR or Compensation experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with learning new tools.
• Experience with Workday, WIA/WFDL, and Compensation Planner.
• Experience using external market data and compensation surveys.
• Strong data analysis, accuracy, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a large organization and partner with stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for executive-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex compensation data and support executive compensation processes and initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure programs are competitive and compliant.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management activities for executive compensation.

Skills

Data analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Market data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

WIA/WFDL

Compensation Planner

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Compensation

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As a Senior Manager of Compensation, you will play a critical part in the execution, governance, and continuous enhancement of Fidelity’s Executive Compensation and Shareholder programs. As a key member of the Executive Compensation team, you will leverage your expertise in compensation analysis, program management, executive compensation administration, and cross-functional partnership to support compensation programs across the organization. This position also plays an important role in supporting executive compensation governance, compliance, and risk management activities.

You will be responsible for analyzing complex compensation data, supporting executive compensation processes and initiatives, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with enterprise objectives. This role requires elevated analytical capabilities, strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a highly visible and regulated environment.

The Experience and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in HR or Compensation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with an interest in learning new tools
• Understanding of internal HR tools such as Workday, WIA/WFDL, and Compensation Planner
• Experience utilizing external market data and compensation survey sources
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable conclusions
• High degree of accuracy and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work across a large organization and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create executive-ready materials
• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to build relationships and consult with all levels of the organization
• Strong program/project management skills
• Ability to listen and respond effectively to information, and to give and receive feedback

The Team

As a member of Fidelity’s Executive Compensation team, you will work alongside industry-leading compensation professionals in support of Fidelity’s compensation philosophy and executive pay and Shareholder programs.

The Executive Compensation function operates in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, partnering closely with Business Unit Compensation teams, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Corporate Governance, Payroll, and Workforce Analytics. In addition, this role regularly engages with external compensation consultants, market data providers, and other third-party vendors that support executive compensation programs.

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:

Human Resources

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.