Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst

Fidelity Investments • Merrimack, NH

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About The Position

Fidelity is seeking a Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst for its Quantitative Research and Investments division in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The analyst will develop quantitative techniques, models, and tools to support and strengthen the investment process used to manage Fidelity client accounts. The role also supports portfolio managers and traders as they introduce products and strategies focused on investment-grade fixed income.

The position works with investment professionals managing a variety of investment-grade fixed income portfolios. It is highly collaborative, requiring work with portfolio managers, traders, senior leaders, and other quantitative researchers. The analyst will need to communicate investment recommendations clearly and support them with comprehensive, thoughtful research, while exercising sound judgment and integrity.

Quantitative Research and Investments is an investments and research division within Fidelity Asset Management. It manages and develops quantitative and hybrid quantitative/fundamental investment strategies and solutions, and provides data-driven quantitative research to Fidelity investment professionals.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of industry experience as a fixed income quantitative analyst.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a team environment.
• Very strong technical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Deep understanding of financial theory and financial markets.
• Knowledge of and experience with fixed-income models and markets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, integrity, creative thinking, independence, and ability to make decisions quickly, often with limited information.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in finance, science, engineering, or mathematics; a PhD is preferred.
• Experience with alpha generation, security selection, asset allocation, and risk models.

Responsibilities

• Understand, maintain, and improve infrastructure related to the investment process.
• Develop and enhance tools and reports for security valuation and relative value.
• Build quantitative tools to support portfolio analysis and construction.
• Monitor, measure, and attribute risks and returns.
• Collaborate with investment and technology professionals within the division.
• Explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Take initiative and demonstrate leadership to advance the investment process.
• Support portfolio managers and traders in introducing investment-grade fixed income products and strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed