Quantitative Analyst I — Build Alpha with Quant Tools

Fidelity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health and wellness centers

Fully paid parental leave

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Boston seeks an AM Quantitative Analyst I to conduct research, develop quantitative techniques and tools to support the investment process. You will analyze large datasets using Python, R, MATLAB, SQL and VBA, build robust quantitative tools for portfolio construction, and communicate insights to invest professionals.

The role emphasizes developing systematic strategies, risk assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience with large structured data sources and quantitative alpha/risk modeling techniques

Responsibilities

• Informs investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.
• Monitors, measures, and attributes portfolio risks and returns.
• Prepares plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.
• Interprets data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.
• Builds models on the detection and forecast of market environments, providing insights into asset diversification and portfolio construction in distinct regimes.
• Assists with the design and launch of new investment solutions.
• Meets with consultants and clients to present the team’s investment process and quantitative frameworks.
• Collaborates closely with investment and technology professionals within the division.
• Explains complex quantitative concepts to non-technical personnel.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

VBA

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Gurobi

Axioma

Portfolio analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

Oracle

Snowflake

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Fidelity Investments in Boston seeks an AM Quantitative Analyst I to conduct research, develop quantitative techniques and tools to support the investment process. You will analyze large datasets using Python, R, MATLAB, SQL and VBA, build robust quantitative tools for portfolio construction, and communicate insights to invest professionals.

The role emphasizes developing systematic strategies, risk assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.