Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst

Fidelity • 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 in introducing new investment-grade fixed income products and strategies.

The analyst will work with investment professionals managing a variety of investment-grade fixed income portfolios. The position requires knowledge and experience with fixed-income models and markets, strong analytical and communication skills, integrity, creative thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to make decisions quickly with limited information. Success depends on developing and clearly communicating investment recommendations supported by thoughtful research, and collaborating with portfolio managers, traders, senior leaders, and quantitative researchers.

Quantitative Research and Investments is an investment 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.
• Knowledge of and experience with fixed-income models and markets.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, personal and professional integrity, creative thinking, and ability to work independently and make decisions quickly with limited information.
• Ability to develop, articulate, and communicate investment recommendations supported by a comprehensive research process.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in finance, science, engineering, or mathematics; a Ph.D. 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 related to security valuation and relative value.
• Build robust quantitative tools to support portfolio analysis and construction.
• Monitor, measure, and attribute risks and returns.
• Collaborate with investment and technology professionals across 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