Full-Time

Corporate Bond Trader

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Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments

10,001+ employees

Investment management and financial services provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Merrimack, NH, USA

Hybrid role requiring onsite work every other week.

Category
Sales & Trading
Quantitative Finance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • 3-7 years sell-side or buy-side experience trading corporate bonds and credit derivatives.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or other relevant quantitative subject area.
  • Strong analytical ability along with excellent communication skills.
  • Aptitude for using new technologies to enhance our workflow, trading systems, and advance a quantitative approach where applicable. Some working knowledge of python is preferable.
  • Must be team oriented. Committed to transparent collaboration with PMs, fundamental and quantitative analysts as well as fellow traders.
  • Familiar with front-to-back-office operations, and highly proficient with trading technology.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a consistent focus on accuracy.
  • Ability to think creatively and independently while working in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with PMs, research analysts and fellow traders to generate investment ideas that have positive impact on our investment performance.
  • Source investment opportunities and access liquidity in the marketplace. Negotiate and execute trades on behalf of our portfolios.
  • Maintain strong dealer relationships (sales, trading, and syndicate).
  • Work with desk-dedicated quant research staff and contribute to the development of relevant quantitative analytics and desk-specific solutions.
  • Partner with technology, compliance, legal, operations, and other internal groups to provide best-in-class service and execution capabilities to the portfolios.
  • Represent the trading desk in periodic team meetings, client engagements and other ad hoc forums.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some working knowledge of python is preferable.

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 offers news and trading tools on the go. Users can also personalize their market experience with features like watch list visualization and limit order monitoring through various platforms, including iPads and desktop widgets. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$120.3B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in wearables boosts potential for Fidelity's mobile market tools.
  • AI and data-driven trends enhance Fidelity's data analytics capabilities.
  • Strategic talent acquisition strengthens Fidelity's innovation and product development.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel to competitors like Aviva Investors.
  • Increased competition in wealth management from firms like Vanguard.
  • Volatile cryptocurrency market may impact Fidelity's investment offerings.

What makes Fidelity Investments unique

  • Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
  • Fidelity's mobile apps provide comprehensive market monitoring and trading tools.
  • Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization offers unique insights into order execution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement