Job Description:

The External Candidate Developer will be part of a sourcing team at Fidelity. The primary focus of the role is to build and implement sourcing plans to identify, engage and attract talent for job functions and/or role that are in demand across the enterprise and /or within a specific business unit. The External Candidate Developer will also promote Fidelity, engage with potential candidates, and assess candidates for organization/role fit with a goal of introducing interested and qualified candidates to business unit aligned talent acquisition teams. This position will be focused mainly on licensed financial advisor recruiting efforts and will be a remote/virtual role.

The Expertise You Have

• 3-5 years of experience in a talent sourcing role, including development and implementation of targeted sourcing strategies.

The Skills You Bring

• Proven ability to think creatively about where and how to identify talent; experience assessing and  developing short and long-term engagement strategies for talent pipelines

• Subject matter expertise in the talent sourcing industry, specifically new and emerging tools, technologies and practices

• Strong consultative skills – including the ability to present and share market insights, influence peers and business leaders and clearly articulate results and/or alternatives

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills including the ability to work independently to complete concurrent assignments in a timely fashion

• Resourceful, critical and strategic thinker, and creative problem solver: ability to quickly and effectively get things done while managing unanticipated issues

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Value You Deliver

• Partner with business unit talent acquisition consultants and researcher to develop multi-faceted sourcing plans  targeting potential candidates in specific job functions (i.e., data science, architecture, information security, digital and social media)

• Leverage a variety of sources to identify and engage potential talent

• Develop strategies and plans to introduce potential talent to Fidelity and ensure on-going engagement of talent pipelines

• Consult with business unit and/or talent acquisition leaders on the development of sourcing plans

• Keep apprised of sourcing best practices and emerging tools/technologies; introduce and/or pilot when appropriate

• Measure and analyze sourcing results to inform ongoing and future sourcing efforts

• Assist in training talent acquisition teams on sourcing best practices and/or optimization of tools or technologies

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award(opens in a new tab), we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2022. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

As a result of COVID-19, many of our associates are continuing to work remotely. When Fidelity employees eventually return to the office, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we’re calling “Dynamic Working(opens in a new tab).”

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations @fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2.