Principal Quant Developer
Company: Fidelity Investments
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description: Principal Quant Developer The Role The Advanced
Strategies and Research (ASR) Quant Development team within
Fidelity's Asset Management Technology group is seeking a highly
motivated and curious Principal Quantitative Developer. In this
role you will contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced development
team supporting researchers in prototyping and delivering new
systematic investment strategies. You will provide high impact
solutions on various projects including alpha research, portfolio
construction, and risk management. This position will be based in
Boston, MA or Jersey City, NJ The Expertise and Skills You
Bring
- Expert in Python with experience across the development stack
(full stack)
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and
quantitative finance
- Exposure to object-oriented programming (OOP) and design
patterns
- Experience in at least one unit testing framework and
understanding of test-driven development (TDD) concepts and
methodologies
- Skilled in a range of database technologies: SQL (Oracle &
Snowflake), NoSQL, Graph
- Experience implementing CI/CD and DevOps best practices
- A creative problem solver and a curiosity fueled by keeping up
with advanced methodologies and industry trends, especially in the
finance community
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with a knack for
engaging with quant researchers and investment professionals
- Bachelors or equivalent with 6+ years of experience or Masters
with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent
- Progress towards CFA (or equivalent) a plus The Team The Quant
Development team is part of Asset Management's Quantitative
Research & Investment Technology group. We partner with Asset
Management's Advance Strategies and Research team on cutting edge
projects including systematic investment strategies, portfolio
construction, risk management, alpha research, and GenAI. We build
high quality, robust, and highly-scalable solutions that are used
to improve Asset Management's efficiency and decision-making
processes. The base salary range for this position is
$85,000-$179,000 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. Certifications:
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. 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 all business days of every
other week in a Fidelity office. 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. We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at
fidelitycareers.com . 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 . We welcome those with
experience in jobs such as Payroll Specialist, Field Client
Relationship Manager, and Bilingual Customer Service and others in
the Accounting and Finance to apply.
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