Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst

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Job Description:

The Role

Fidelity is seeking to hire a Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst to join its Quantitative Research and Investments division in Merrimack, NH. The analyst will develop quantitative techniques, models, and tools to support and strengthen the investment process used to manage Fidelity’s client accounts. A secondary objective is to support portfolio managers and traders in the introduction of new products and strategies that focus on investment-grade fixed income.

 

This is a rare opportunity to work with high caliber investment professionals in one of the premier fixed income investment management divisions in the world. As an ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated consistent success in your academic and work experience. You will have very strong analytical and communication skills and exhibit the highest level of personal and professional integrity. You’ll be able to think creatively, work independently, and make decisions quickly, often with limited information. Your ability to consistently develop, clearly articulate, and effectively communicate investment recommendations supported by a comprehensive and thoughtful research process is critical to success in investment management at Fidelity.

 

This specific position is for a quantitative analyst to work with a team of investment professionals, who manage a variety of investment-grade fixed income portfolios. Knowledge of and experience with fixed-income models and markets is a must. This role is highly collaborative and, thus, the ability to work with many stakeholders (portfolio managers, traders, senior leaders and other quantitative researchers) is critical.

 

The Value You Deliver

• Understand, maintain, and improve infrastructure related to the investment process
• Develop and enhance tools and reports related to security valuation and relative value
• Build robust quantitative tools to aid all aspects of portfolio analysis and construction
• Monitor, measure, and attribute risks and returns
• Collaborate closely with other investment and technology professionals within the division
• Explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical people
• Take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills to advance the investment process

 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

These attributes are indispensable:

• 5+ years of industry experience as a fixed income quantitative analyst
• Very strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to work in a team environment
• Very strong technical and financial modeling skills
• Strong working knowledge of Python, SQL
• Deep understanding of financial theory and financial markets

 

These attributes are preferred:

• Advanced degree in a discipline of finance, science, engineering, or mathematics (PhD preferred)
• Experience with alpha generation, security selection, asset allocation, and risk models

 

The Group

Quantitative Research and Investments is an investments and research division within Asset Management at Fidelity. QRI is responsible for managing and developing quantitative and hybrid quant/fundamental investment strategies and solutions while also providing high quality quantitative, data-driven research to Fidelity’s investment professionals, ensuring they have access to the most relevant data and advanced quantitative analysis.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Investment Professionals

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.