The Role

Defined Benefit Solution Architects are responsible for enhancing their deep experience and knowledge to design and deliver end to end business and technical solutions aligning with Fidelity Investments Workplace Investing Defined Benefit products, standard methodologies, and technology. They have autonomy to make decisions based on analysis of relevant information, business needs, customer goals, and limitations. The DB SA will work on complex, integrated implementation projects as well as drive significant multi-functional initiatives in support of business objective.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) and at least ten years of Defined Benefit technology, operations and/or implementation related experience in the HR outsourcing industry

• Seven plus years of demonstrated ability consulting with clients on Defined Benefit product and service design including large complex plans

• Advanced industry certification (e.g. CEBS, PMP) or MBA preferred.

• Analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills

• Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit industry trends and the ability to apply this knowledge to client work

• Detailed knowledge of relationship management, benefits administration, business processes, and record-keeping

• In depth knowledge of Fidelity’s Defined Benefit end-to-end product and service offerings

• Understanding of Fidelity’s Defined Benefit system technology including standard methodologies and limitations

• Project leadership and decision making

• Influencing, collaboration and consultation

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams and interface effectively within and across organizations

• Experienced in integrating people, process and technology into client relationships, risk management, and leading and directing large scale initiatives

• Knowledge of testing processes and methodologies.

• Solid grasp of MS Office suite of products

• Solid grasp of data structures and query languages

• Knowledge of JIRA and Agile methodologies

The Team

The DB SA team is part of the Workplace Investing – Defined Benefit Client Services organization. We directly support new business implementations in addition to change order projects for our current client base. As a project team member, the DB SA is responsible for defining and implementing the end to end system configuration, custom processes, and non-standard service offerings. We also function as the point person for blocking issues and complex troubleshooting.

Benefits With You in Mind

Benefits for your whole life – that’s what you’ll find at Fidelity.

You’ll find everything from perks that makes your daily life better to those big-picture, life-changing resources to support you at all stages of your life. We have an amazing package of benefits and programs designed to help you thrive – both in and outside of work.

Family Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup dependent care
• Maternity & parental leave (Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of paid parental leave)
• Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Wellness Programs

• On-site health & wellness centers
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Nutritional counseling
• Healthy dining program

Retirement Planning

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible associates can make pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions, and Fidelity will match you contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 7% of your eligible compensation.
• For eligible associates, Fidelity may make an annual Profit Sharing contribution of up to 10% of your eligible compensation.*

Health & Insurance

• Medical coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Fidelity Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Education Benefits

• Student loan assistance – helping you pay down your loans so you can save on interest, with up to $15K in contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program

* Albuquerque-based regular employees, excluding individuals employed in a retail branch location, are not eligible to receive the Profit Sharing contribution.