Principal Quantitative Developer

Job Description:

The Role

As one of the Principal Quant Developers on the team, you blend investment management and technical expertise with a passion for delivering results. You will be ‘embedded’ within the quantitative research team and you will partner with the investment teams on various projects including risk management and portfolio construction. You will build high quality, robust, and efficient technology solutions that will help in defining risk for the alternative investment processes.
 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (or above) in a quantitative or computational field such as Statistics, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics
• 6 + years of experience in analytical models and working with investment professionals
• Knowledge of portfolio risk analytics
• Domain knowledge in either equities, fixed income or alternative asset classes
• Deep understanding of quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and econometrics – including probability, linear regression and time series data analysis
• Consistent track record in hands-on development of analytical solutions
• Full-stack software development knowledge.
• Technical and programming skills including Python, pandas, numpy, SQL and Linux.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple collaborators, including fundamental and quantitative researchers, technology partners and senior management
• Thoughtfully apply advanced analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develop new solutions.
• Lead the implementation of a research project through the entire software development lifecycle using a full-stack implementation.
• Add scale, rigor, and repeatability to research through software development standard methodologies.
• Assist Research teams in developing new models and products that will provide an advantage to the organization in the marketplace.
• Adept at detecting scope changes and escalating issues
   

The Team

Quantitative Development team is part of Asset Management’s Quantitative Research & Investment Technology group that partners with the investment teams in Fidelity Asset Management Solutions on various projects including portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research. We create high quality, robust, and efficient high-responsive solutions that are used to enhance Fidelity productivity and decision-making processes.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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