Job Description:
Education Consultant I
*Candidate must be reside in the Greater Chicago, IL to be considered for the opportunity.
The Role
As an Education Consultant, you are part of Fidelity's Participant Engagement business unit, which delivers live education workshops online and in person on fundamental financial wellness and planning topics for the participants of plan sponsors that Fidelity record keeps across the Tax-Exempt Market and Corporate organizations. We know you're a professional presenter who interacts with Plan Sponsors and Participants daily to introduce them to the services that Fidelity provides to assist with Retirement Readiness, and to inspire them to take action. Specific responsibilities include:
Deliver an outstanding educational experience by conducting on-site and virtual workshops with expertise and passion.
Present and communicate to our plan participants in various mediums and timeframes - 30/60 min webinars/workshops, onsite & virtual, help desk style benefits fairs, and on demand recordings.
Regularly partner with key business partners, both internal and external, to ensure that webinars and workshops are fully prepped, and all needed details acquired for a successful plan sponsor and participant experience.
Ability to apply technology (Webex, Zoom, etc.) for communicating and collecting accurate attendance records.
Strict adherence to business unit compliance requirements.
An understanding of needed administrative tasks required for the role: Booking travel through Concur, including a knowledge of the travel & expense policy.
Flexibility when it comes to schedules. Travel will often be needed outside of standard business hours. Plan Sponsor requests and needs may also require workshops and webinars outside of standard business hours.
Conduct triage 1 on 1 appointments with Plan Participants - triage stated need and uncover any unstated needs in order to refer to the appropriate group for a solution.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree preferred and least 3 years of financial services experience
Series 7 and 66 required (or S63/S65 combo equivalent) required prior to hire
Customer facing experience
Demonstrated familiarity with Financial Planning Concepts
Presentation experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve/prepare for new challenges
Willingness to build professional, persuasive presentations with a clear call to action
Ability to achieve proficiency in fundamental workshop topics across Corporate & TEM
Ability to conduct onsite & virtual workshops (75% travel)
Bi-lingual/multi-language speaker a plus
The Team
The Workplace Education, Planning and Advice (WEPA) organization exists to help employees in our local workplace communities.
Employers who have chosen Fidelity to coordinate their 401k, 403b, Equity Compensation and assorted benefits plans often require help driving engagement in these valuable programs.
Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner for plan sponsors and participants, providing education, financial planning and advice, both virtually and on-site, nation-wide.
Our value is delivered to over one million plan-participants every year, encouraging them to reach their financial goals and bringing the broader Fidelity Advantage to life.
Joining WEPA means that you will:
UNITE as one team to intentionally connect, inspire and build strong relationships internally and with our plan sponsors
GROW in your skills to deliver more, world-class planning and education experiences for our participants
WIN on behalf of our clients, our participants and Fidelity
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.
At Fidelity, 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'. Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity work location for at least one week, 5 consecutive days, every four weeks. These requirements are subject to change.
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.
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 Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
Salary Grade: 6
The base salary range for this position is $71,000-$120,000 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.
Certifications:
Series 07 - FINRA, Series 63 - FINRA, Series 65 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRACompany 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. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
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.
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 Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.