Squad Lead, Digital Accessibility

We are seeking a hard-working and experienced Digital Accessibility Leader to join our team. In this role you will lead a team of accessibility experts and be responsible for ensuring that all digital products and services within Workplace Investing are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, as well as a dedication to encouraging an inclusive digital environment.

The Value You Deliver

· Lead and develop a team of digital accessibility experts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

· Develop and implement accessibility strategies and policies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA, Section 508).

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and product management, to integrate accessibility into the product development lifecycle.

· Conduct accessibility audits and assessments of digital products and services, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring remediation.

· Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and standard processes in digital accessibility.

· Advocate for accessibility within the organization, raising awareness and promoting a culture of inclusivity.[CH2]

· Provide training and resources to employees on accessibility standard processes and tools.

· Monitor and report on the accessibility status of digital products and services, ensuring continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Technology) or equivalent experience.

· Experience working in agile and matrixed business organizations

· Demonstrated ability in digital accessibility, with a consistent track record of leading accessibility initiatives.

· Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG, ADA, Section 508).

· Experience with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).

· Excellent leadership and team management skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate for accessibility across all levels of the organization.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) is a plus.

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.

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.