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Quantitative Risk Developer

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Quantitative Risk Developer

Boston, MA

Job Description:

The Role

Quantitative Research and Investments (QRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantitative Risk Developer to join our team in building Fidelity's next-generation portfolio analytics platform. The portfolio analytics platform is leveraged across Fidelity by investment professionals for risk management, portfolio construction, and alpha research. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on how Fidelity manages risk and constructs portfolios across asset classes.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside quantitative researchers in writing the core portfolio analytics libraries and with technologists to deploy them in the production risk environment.

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The role sits within the Quantitative Research and Investments (QRI) Group. QRI is responsible for the management and development of quantitative investment strategies and solutions for Fidelity retail and institutional clients. QRI also provides high quality quantitative, data-driven support to Fidelity's fundamental investment professionals, ensuring they have access to the most relevant data and advanced quantitative analysis. quantitative research/business side.

The Value You Deliver

  • Design, develop, and implement core risk capabilities for Fidelity's risk management platform, focusing on:
    • Multi-asset class ex-ante risk modeling
    • Performance attribution analysis
    • Stress testing and scenario analysis
  • Collaborate with quantitative risk managers to build cutting-edge tools and software libraries, advancing our analytical capabilities.
  • Partner with technologists to ensure seamless integration of quant codebase with existing systems, data infrastructure, and production environments.
  • Engage with investment professionals across Fidelity Asset Management to understand their evolving needs and ensure the risk platform meets their business requirements.

Education and Experience

  • Master's degree with an outstanding academic record in a technical field such as science, engineering, or mathematics, with 5+ years of experience as a quant developer for an investment firm. Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered.

The Skills You Bring

  • Expert Python programming skills with a strong emphasis on libraries used in quantitative finance, including NumPy, SciPy, and QuantLib.
  • Experience implementing quantitative models and applications for risk management or portfolio construction highly preferred
  • Good understanding of software version control, testing methodologies, code reviews, documentation, and other best practices
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 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.

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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Category:

Investment Professionals

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2109753
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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