Job Description:

Senior Quantitative Developer

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Developer that will be a part of a dynamic and fast-paced development team within Quantitative Research and Investment Technology supporting Fidelity Asset Management Solutions (FAMS) researchers and analysts. This is a hands-on development role where you will be ‘embedded’ within the quantitative research team and will partner with the investment teams on various projects including portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research. You will contribute to build high quality, robust, and efficient analytical solutions that will be used to improve FAMS investment processes.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Progress towards CFA (or equivalent) a plus

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a quantitative developer developing financial models and software solutions.

• Solid software development skills including expertise in Python and SQL, working knowledge of R preferred.

• Understanding of quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and econometrics – including probability, linear regression and time series data analysis and optimizations

• Full stack software engineering experience, with proven experience in data visualization modules or frameworks like Python Dash and R Shiny

• Experience working with financial data sets like Factset and Bloomberg required

• Knowledge of Database design and query optimization a plus

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with researchers and investment professionals

The Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of research projects through the entire software development lifecycle to build products that can be used by investment professionals across multiple teams.

• Use object oriented design principles and design patterns to build high-quality solutions that allow for rapid experimentation of new models and products to reduce time-to-market.

• Work closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to build complex analytical solutions with quick turnaround times

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.

Location

Jersey City, Boston

The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$144,000 per year.  

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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Information Technology