Director, Quant Development

---

Job description

Job Description:

Director, Quantitative Development

The Role

Fidelity's Asset Management Division is seeking a Director of Quant Development to join their Quantitative Research and Investing Technology (QRIT) Team. You will work closely with quantitative analysts, operations, as well as peer technology teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will help build scalable, reliable, and efficient tools based on sound engineering practices in areas such as portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research. This role is primarily focused on hands-on development and delivery, which requires a combination of both strong technical and influencing skills, as well as participation in architecture, design, analysis, and evangelizing activities.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience developing financial applications and working with investment professionals.
• Technical and programming skills including Java, JDBC, Spring Framework, Web Services, Relational Database, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, and AWS or Azure Cloud.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial instruments, financial markets, financial models and statistics.
• Proven record of designing and building complex end-to-end systems from concept to finished product.
• Experience with test-driven, object-oriented design and development, and best-practice software design patterns.
• Experience with source/version control, project management software, and continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including fundamental and quantitative researchers and technology partners.

The Team

The Quantitative Development team is part of Asset Management's Quantitative Research & Investment Technology group that partners with the investment teams on various projects including portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research. We build high quality, robust, and efficient high-responsive solutions that are used to improve efficiency and decision-making processes.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at or call , prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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 every other week (all business days, M-F) 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 .

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 .

We welcome those with experience in jobs such as General, General, and General and others in the General to apply.

<!– job description page –>