Implementation Director, Real Estate

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 Title                 Implementation Director, Real Estate Department     Asset Management Location          UK Reports To      Global CAO, Asset Management Level               Director (management level 8) We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and  would  welcome  a  conversation  with  you  if  you  feel  you  might  benefit  from  any  reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team The Asset Management CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) department provides strategic, change and administrative leadership to enable the Asset Management department to manage investment capabilities that meet client needs and deliver the investment performance clients expect. The department supports the entire investment value chain across each of the core asset classes within Asset Management – Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset & Solutions, Systematic and Real Estate. About your role The Implementation Director, Real Estate will be part of the Asset Management CAO Team and operate as a core part of the Real Estate Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Real Estate investment team, Investment Directing, Product, FIL Platforms (our technology & operations team, including Real Estate operations) and other enterprise functions to design, implement, continuously improve and adapt the operating model to support the commercial growth of the Real Estate business. The role will ensure that client and market requirements are translated into business priorities and reflected in the development of the operating model to enable rapid, scalable growth. The aim is to develop a Real Estate business that is operationally scalable, well-governed, and delivers to client needs in a timely manner, whilst also considering operational efficiency, control and end-to-end alignment across functional areas. The role will work in close collaboration with FIL Platforms to deliver the change agenda for the Real Estate business. Operating Model & Business Strategy In collaboration with the Real Estate team, FIL Platforms and other functions across Fidelity, own the strategic direction and business outcomes of the operating model for the Real Estate business aligned to the commercial strategy Work in close partnership with FIL Platforms to assess current capabilities, and to redesign processes, structures and workflows Align the operating model to business strategy, growth initiatives and new product launches (e.g. multi-country segregated mandate or closed end value add vehicle) Business Transformation & Delivery Provide executive sponsorship and business ownership of the change portfolio, accountable for business prioritisation decisions and outcomes working in close collaboration with FIL Platforms Ensure delivery of strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and BAU optimisation programmes Drive execution discipline, ensuring initiatives translate into tangible business outcomes (e.g. time-to-market, launch and onboarding effectiveness, scalability, support for AUM growth etc.) Governance, Risk & Control Establish clear governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and accountability models