Director of Innovation Ecosystem, Europe

Job Description:

The Role

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of research in ground-breaking technology and sociocultural shifts? Look no further! Join our dynamic team at FCAT within the Innovation Ecosystem team in Europe. We are on a mission to drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and craft the future of finance.

• Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on emerging trends and technologies, such as Blockchain, AI, Generative AI, Quantum, and Spatial Computing, to identify potential opportunities for collaboration and growth within the European innovation ecosystem. Mapping the Ecosystem: Get to know the ins and outs of the startup landscape, academic partners, regulatory entities, and venture communities relevant to FCAT's core areas. Building
• Strategic Partnerships: Let's work together to build strong relationships with potential partners, government bodies, and industry players. Together, we'll cultivate a thriving innovation ecosystem aligned with Fidelity's objectives.
• Startup Engagement: Evaluate experimental and joint-invention opportunities with startups and early-stage ventures that align with FCAT’s focus. Uncover founders’ insights and experimentation that could shape strategic decisions.
• Community Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements and industry trends by engaging key collaborators whilst also sharing your fresh ideas to inspire an internal audience as well as external audience.
• Driving Program Development: Be part of the excitement as we design and implement showcases, hackathons, and events aimed at promoting a growth mindset in emerging technology domains.
• Mentorship: Leverage your experience and understanding of startup environments, accelerators, or incubators to provide guidance and mentorship to relevant founders to help them thrive.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Solid Experience: We are looking for someone with proven ability in the innovation ecosystem and new technologies, specifically in areas like Blockchain, AI, Generative AI, Quantum, and Spatial Computing.
• Entrepreneurial Demeanor: Have you been in the trenches as a founder, or do you have experience in an incubator or accelerator? Your firsthand knowledge applicable to the startup world will give you an edge in this ambitious role.
• Tech Savvy: Deeply knowledgeable about emerging trends and insights, especially in the domains relevant to FCAT.
• Relationship Builder: Excellent networking and interpersonal skills are a must. We want you to engage with a diverse group of partners, including startups, investors, and government officials, all within FCAT's technology focus areas.
• Strategic Mentality: Ability to think strategically into the future while ensuring near term execution and providing a path forward. You have proven the ability of how to analyze data and make fact driven recommendations on improvement opportunities.
• Autonomy: Lead and empower cross-functional teams toward a shared vision, particularly when it comes to new technologies. You are motivated, an excellent communicator, can take initiative to solve problems, and can make decisions based on the value of the solutions we build.
• Inspirational allyship: You have a curiosity about bringing others on your journey, and you can compel momentum in those around you. By encouraging peers, startups and partners on the possibilities of incredible new products you mobilise teams to align and take action.
• Imagination & Curiosity: You can see patterns in the noise and conceive of creative solutions that will excite future generations of customers. We seek a tech-optimist and can see ways in which technology can continue to improve the lives of people. You are also a realist in identifying and pre-empting some of the new risks that technology will bring.

The Team

By joining FCAT as an Innovation Ecosystem (Director), you will play a pivotal role in our mission to build the future of finance. Your passion for new technologies and innovative thinking will be the driving force behind our growth opportunities and success. Let's collaborate and make a lasting impact together!

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 dedication to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences.

Underneath this stable and trusted brand is one of the most exciting innovation practices you never heard of - The Fidelity Center of Applied Technology (‘FCAT') - see https://www.fcatalyst.com. FCAT is a centralized function whose directive is to catalyze innovation across the firm. Our FCAT teams prototype and pilot new businesses and capabilities that continue to distinguish our brand as the best customer experience in the financial services industry. These teams focus on exploring big industry impactful technologies such as crypto currencies, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality & cloud computing.

Additionally, FCAT’s world class research team identifies trends and works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to “bring the outside in.” We collaborate with MIT, Harvard, Stanford and other global academic institutions, and partner with accelerators, startups and other industry leaders to drive new insights and innovation practices across the firm.

Category:Innovation