Job Description:
Director, Tax Compliance
The Tax Compliance Director supports a dynamic environment where collaboration with Operations, Legal, Technology and Product groups occur to align Fidelity's tax reporting and withholding practices with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
The Role
Are you a tax professional seeking to join a growing team passionate about assisting Fidelity businesses meet the challenging tax requirements that apply to the products and services we offer? Join our team of operational tax compliance professionals, growing our Tax Compliance function! In this role, you will focus on the development of tax compliance policies that will guide how Fidelity associates meet the statutory and regulatory requirements. You will support and enable growth of Fidelity by providing sound compliance advice and leadership, anticipating regulatory matters, crafting effective supervisory and compliance programs, implementing new rules.
Your expertise will be used in evaluating compliance with the policies, recommending ambitious and incremental improvements, thought leadership, and supporting implementation of new technology.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in tax compliance, regulatory advisory or other confirmed experience, possessing a strong knowledge and understanding of the tax framework that applies to Fidelity's product offering. This includes the ability to research and apply the tax requirements to our existing businesses, to new product offerings, and new business ventures. We are looking for individuals with experience in the compliance, brokerage, or financial services industry. A masters degree or L.L.M. in Taxation or other advanced degree is desirable.
Successful candidates can apply regulatory experience and insight to explain sophisticated tax concepts to associates at all levels. A self-initiating and solutions oriented personality along with good judgement and discretion are also key traits. We are also seeking someone with effective written and verbal communication skills.
The Team
Fidelity Investments Tax Compliance is a growing unit within Fidelity's Corporate Tax Function committed to working with our Fidelity's businesses to integrate tax into every day operations allowing them to meet their regulatory obligations in an effective and efficient manner. Our team members are passionate about finding solutions to challenging tax issues. We are a dynamic team supporting multiple different businesses, products, and service offerings.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$169,000 per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
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.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.
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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, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. 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.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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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 Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.