Grants Analyst

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Grants Analyst to work in Westlake, TX or Salt Lake City, Utah!

The Expertise we’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years Operations or Service, Major or Principal Gifts, or UHNW background required.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with good follow-through
• Strong organizational, planning, multi-tasking, time management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate potential areas of risk
• Solid understanding of Fidelity systems (XTRAC, RepApp), a plus
• Knowledge of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, a plus

The Purpose of Your Role

The Grant Analyst is a member of the Grant team and is responsible for the timely and accurately processing and qualification of grant recommendations to charitable organizations. This role will perform required due diligence on grant recommendations to determine if the grant meets Fidelity Charitable® and IRS guidelines. As a member of Fidelity Charitable’s® inclusive Service Delivery team, this role will be part of our highly motivated, fast paced team, will possess a solid understanding of service operations, and be able to manage priorities well.

You will engage with non-profits using conversational techniques to understand the scope of their request, capture relevant information, conduct necessary due-diligence and identify a solution (if necessary). It is more than just taking a call and processing a transaction - our donors are generously giving to non-profit organizations in an effort to meet their philanthropic goals. You get to be a part of that!

The Skills You Bring

• You have a high sense of urgency and understand when to bring up concerns
• Your strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Your very best problem-solving skills with excellent follow-through
• Your strong organizational skills, planning, and time management
• You are a team player with the ability to influence without authority
• You are flexible with overtime as requested (especially December – Giving Season)

The Value You Deliver

• Collaborating with internal Charitable business partners to fulfill special handling
• Employing good sound judgment in decision making or problem resolution
• Delivering a great customer experience with each interaction to help strengthen donor relationships
• Clearly understanding and articulating the full suite of Fidelity Charitable products and services to include Direct International Granting
• Process high value transactions
• Ensure daily work meets accuracy standards and is completed in a timely manner, with appropriate tracking and escalation of aging items
• Suggest process improvements and system enhancements that will increase efficiency and/or mitigate risk to the organization
• Maintain effective business relationships with Fidelity business partners with whom the position interfaces, including Legal, Risk, and Compliance
• Maintain up-to-date procedures for those functions for which responsible

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund (“Fidelity Charitable”) is a public charity that sponsors the largest national donor-advised fund program. Since 1991, Fidelity Charitable has introduced tens of thousands of donors to the benefits — and increased charitable impact — of using a donor-advised fund to meet their philanthropic goals. Fidelity Charitable is governed by an independent Board of Trustees, which has hired Fidelity Investments as the service provider to the charity. Fidelity Investments provides all of the charitable organization’s employees and supports all of its functions: Program Development, Marketing, Service Delivery, Relationship Management, Finance, Technology, Risk and Compliance, and Fundraising

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.

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.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.

Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy.

For information about working at Fidelity TalentSource, visit FTSJobs.com.

Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at HR@ftsjobs.com if you would like to request an accommodation.