Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fidelity Investments
Job overview
The Director, Electronic Trading Consultant at Fidelity Investments partners with clients to optimize electronic trading workflows and drive revenue through consultative services and product feedback.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing client relationships, providing strategic trading consultation, collaborating with internal teams to enhance trading performance, and contributing to product development for the Electronic Brokerage Services platform.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary ranges from $110,000 to $185,000 annually, with additional bonus or variable compensation possible; benefits include comprehensive health care, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, charitable giving match, and educational assistance.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in equities electronic trading sales or coverage, FINRA Series 7 and 63 certifications (Series 55 preferred), strong knowledge of equity market structure, and expertise in trade cost analysis and execution quality.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to work with diverse teams and develop expertise in electronic trading solutions within a leading institutional trading division.
Work environment and culture
Fidelity promotes a hybrid work model balancing onsite and remote work, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and a collaborative environment within a regulated financial services setting.
Company information
Fidelity Investments is a major financial services company with a Capital Markets division offering a wide range of trading products and services to institutional clients and internal business units.
Team overview
The candidate will join Fidelity Capital Markets' Centralized Electronic Trading division, which focuses on multi-asset electronic trading solutions through research and innovative product development.
Job location and travel
The position follows a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence every other week at a Fidelity office, location specifics vary.
Application process
Applications close when the position is filled or unposted; no immigration sponsorship is provided; candidates must comply with regulatory hiring restrictions.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines client advisory, product development input, and deep market expertise within a leading electronic trading platform in a regulated environment.
Company overview
Fidelity Investments is a multinational financial services corporation that provides investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and benefits outsourcing services. Founded in 1946 by Edward C. Johnson II, the company has grown to become one of the largest asset managers in the world, with a diverse range of mutual funds and financial products. Fidelity generates revenue through management fees, brokerage commissions, and advisory services. The firm is known for its innovative technology solutions and commitment to customer service, making it a leader in the financial industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 5+ years of experience in equities electronic trading sales or coverage, highlighting your proven revenue generation and deep knowledge of U.S. equity liquidity and market microstructure.
Showcase your FINRA certifications (Series 7, Series 63, and preferably Series 55 or 57) prominently to meet the job’s regulatory requirements and demonstrate industry compliance expertise.
Highlight your consultative skills, ability to build and maintain deep client relationships, and experience collaborating with sales, trading, quants, and portfolio managers to optimize trading workflows and execution quality.
Apply through multiple channels including Fidelity Investments’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of consideration for this role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Fidelity’s Capital Markets or Centralized Electronic Trading divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Fidelity trading innovations or asking about how their team integrates client feedback into product development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description such as 'electronic trading,' 'trade cost analysis (TCA),' 'best execution,' 'algorithmic trading,' 'client consultation,' and 'market structure' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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