Director, Quant Developer - Systematic Liquid Alternatives
About The Position
The Systematic Liquid Alternatives Quant Development team within Fidelity’s Asset Management Technology group is seeking an experienced Director of Quantitative Development to design and deliver high-impact technology solutions for systematic investment strategies. This senior individual contributor role is embedded within the quantitative research team, enabling close collaboration with researchers and portfolio managers to prototype and implement robust, scalable systems. You will own the full development lifecycle—from research prototypes to production deployment and ongoing support—while driving innovation in areas such as back-testing frameworks, portfolio construction tools, risk analytics, and data engineering. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, strong quantitative knowledge, and the ability to influence technology strategy in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
Requirements
- Advanced Python development (full stack) with strong OOP and design pattern knowledge.
- Proven experience building distributable Python libraries and frameworks
- Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative finance
- Deep understanding of systematic strategies (managed futures, trend-following, alternative risk premia) and derivatives markets
- Experience with back-testing frameworks, portfolio risk analytics, and research-to-production workflows
- Skilled in SQL and modern database technologies (Oracle, Snowflake preferred)
- Experience with release management, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and regression testing.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to engage effectively with researchers, investment professionals, and senior leadership
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years implementing systematic models and collaborating with investment professionals
Nice To Haves
- Progress toward CFA or equivalent credential is a plus
Benefits
- comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
- market-leading retirement
- generous paid time off and parental leave
- charitable giving employee match program
- educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
