The Group
Quantitative Research and Investing (QRI) is an investments and research division within Asset Management at Fidelity. We are responsible for the management and development of quantitative and hybrid quant/fundamental investment strategies and solutions while providing high quality quantitative, data-driven support to Fidelity’s investment professionals, ensuring they have access to the most relevant data and advanced quantitative analysis.

The Role
Fidelity Investments is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join the Systematic Equity Strategies (SES) group — a part of Quant Research and Investments (QRI) Division. The SES team is responsible for the research, design, development, and implementation of systematic active and tax-managed equity strategies. Assets under management is approximately $25B and spans multiple equity products and customized separately managed accounts serving both intermediary and institutional investors.

Reporting to the Head of the SES Research, the quantitative research analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining quantitative stock selection models globally. Additional responsibilities include:

Improving performance of stock selection models though idea generation, rigorous empirical analysis and back-testing. Investigate large structured as well as novel data sources to generate alpha

Actively participating in the team’s research agenda and taking responsibility for the full life cycle of each project from idea generation, research design, back-testing and portfolio simulations, to implementation

Partnering closely with other team members to enhance the investment process by investigating techniques to improve portfolio construction and optimization

Implementing quantitatively based equity models, transaction cost modeling, risk mitigation as well as evaluating and developing new risk models

Working in a collaborative team environment that integrates quant research, technology and trading and drive improvements to quant infrastructure and technology platform

The quantitative analyst position offers a valuable opportunity to learn and excel within a talented investment department for an elite investment organization. 

The Experience & Skills You Bring
We are seeking individuals who have the following characteristics:

10+ years of experience in quantitative equity research, preferably in asset management, investment consulting or academic research institutions

Deep understanding of econometrics, mathematics, and hands-on programming skills along with a passion for investing in the financial markets

Relevant experience with multi-factor models, quant equity portfolio construction, TCA, market impact modeling and strong equity microstructure knowledge preferred

Strong Data Science, Data Visualization skills. Proficiency with programming languages and statistical software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, VBA, Tableau)

An advanced degree, Masters or Ph.D. (preferred), in finance, quantitative economics, statistics, computer science, math, or the physical sciences

Deep knowledge of various financial and economic databases like Compustat, Worldscope, IBES etc. Experience with financial packages, portfolio optimization and management tools (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, Axioma, Barra)

Ability to think independently with good economic intuition as well as strong presentation and communication skills

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. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

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.