Job Description:
The Division
Located primarily in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Fidelity's Fixed Income Division is one of the country's leading fixed income managers with well over $1.5 trillion in fixed income assets managed by a staff of roughly 200 investment professionals. At Fidelity, we combine fundamental research on domestic and international debt issuers with macroeconomic and quantitative analysis to develop investment decisions. Our goal is to use our financial expertise to help people live the lives they want.
The Role
The corporate bond trader will be an integral member of the fixed income taxable bond investment team. The taxable bond team consists of portfolio managers (PMs), research analysts and traders that work together to make informed investment decisions that benefit our shareholders. This role will directly support our corporate bond market strategies across different investment teams. Candidates for the position will possess exceptional corporate trading acumen, market knowledge, thought leadership, and communication skills.
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The Value You Deliver
- 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.
The Skills & Experience You Bring
- 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.
Values
We consider the following values to be fundamental to the way in which our company operates:
- Accountability
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Respect
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Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.