Principal Business Analyst, Liquid Alts

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Lead Analyst supporting onboarding of Alternative Instruments in Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations. Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to streamline operations and meet fund requirements.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeMerrimack • New Hampshire, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a vital conduit between the product delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure we meet the differentiated needs of Alternative fund structures and requirements
Work with various internal teams to allow for the efficient functioning of this key line of business
Interact daily with Alternative Investment Sponsors, clients, internal stakeholders, legal/compliance, and others
Develop a significant internal voice on behalf of the Alternative product set and the broader FFIO organization
Influence systems and architecture solution design based on complex requirements
Lead initiatives with diverse scope and complexity, acting as the primary interface between end users, product management, and the systems organization
Collaborate with business partners to assess complex business requirements and translate them into effective solutions
Support the product team’s dedication to quality by crafting and implementing tests that address business needs and ensure the delivery of solutions to end users

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems
Five or more years of experience in Financial Services, with a strong understanding of investment instruments and financial markets
Proven experience with, and deep understanding of, liquid alternative investments and strategies, multi-strategy funds, long/short funds, ETFs, and hedge funds
Strong knowledge of asset management back-office operations, mutual fund accounting, complex fund structures, and derivatives
Hands-on experience with FIS InvestOne and SS&C Geneva accounting platforms
Ability to analyze complex and ambiguous issues, recommending creative solutions with clear and concise presentations
A self-starter and excellent team member who is independent, collaborative, and can work with minimum supervision
Proven expertise in various business analysis methodologies and techniques, including data analysis, use case development, story writing, user acceptance testing, and product documentation.
Affinity for data; where to get it, how to use it, what it means
Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable business and systems requirements.
A highly curious and motivated learner with strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Communicates clearly, concisely and impactfully to influence others
Approaches work with an open mind and sense of creativity by challenging current practices and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and drive positive change
Ability to navigate through ambiguous circumstances and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to keep pace, make progress and bring others along
A growth mentality with a passion for continuous learning and development
Able to understand the technology and software architecture of an application
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial servicesliquid alternative investmentsmulti-strategy fundslong/short fundsETFshedge fundsmutual fund accountingderivativesbusiness analysis methodologiesdata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcreativityflexibilityadaptabilityself-starterteamworkorganizational skillstime management